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Exploring The Role Of Mental Toughness In Bone Mineral Content: A Preliminary Study, Marissa Zeno, Tomas Chapman-Lopez, Ricardo Torres, Jordan Ledington, Madelin R. Siedler, Christian Rodriguez, Jeff S. Forsse, Grant M. Tinsley, Andreas Stamatis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Bone mineral content (BMC), a measure of the mineral content within a person’s bones, is an important parameter in the assessment of bone health. Changes in BMC can be indicative of bone-related conditions. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is one of the most widely used and accurate methods for measuring BMC. Sex, age, race, and BMI are known to influence BMC. Physical activity is positively related to BMC levels. Mental toughness (MT) is conceptualized as a state-like psychological resource conducive to goal-oriented pursuits and is positively linked to physical activity outcomes. The relationship between MT and BMC has not been explored. …

Pediatric Obesity And Cardiometabolic Health Outcomes – A Five Year Journey, Sharon Martino, Peter Morelli, Cristofer Zillo, Jason Zhang, Kelly Warren

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

ABSTRACT

Pediatric obesity is a serious health issue, recently amplified by the COVID -19 pandemic. Obesity affects nearly 30% of children and adolescents and is associated with unfavorable health outcomes including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and low self-esteem. Sadly, over 70% of obese adolescents will become obese adults. The Fit Kids for Life (FKFL) program is an interdisciplinary pediatric obesity program that enlists faculty and students from several health professions including medicine, physical therapy, nursing, and athletic training and delivers a 10-week nutrition, physical activity and behavioral modification program to children, ages 8-17, with a BMI ≥ 85^{th …}

University Of Nebraska-Lincoln Agricultural Research Division 121st Annual Report. July 1, 2006 To June 30, 2007., Institute Of Agriculture And Natural Resources

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Our Mission..... 4

Foreword..... 5

Research Highlights..... 6

Faculty Awards and Recognitions....14

Graduate Student Awards and Recognitions...17

Undergraduate Honors Student Research Program...22

Variety and Germplasm Releases....23

Patents.....24

Administration.....25

Administrative Personnel....25

Organizational Chart....26

Administrative Units....27

IANR Research Facilities....28

Faculty.....29

Agricultural/Natural Resources Units....30

Education and Human Sciences Departments...39

Off-Campus Research Centers....40

Interdisciplinary Activities....41

Visiting Scientists/Research Associates....42

Research Projects.....47

Agricultural/Natural Resources Units....47

Education and Human Sciences Departments...52

Off-Campus Research Centers....52

Interdisciplinary Activities....53

Publications.....55

Agricultural/Natural Resources Units....60

Education and Human Sciences Departments...82

Off-Campus Research Centers....85

Research Expenditures....88

Nurses' Compliance With Central Line Maintenance (Handling) Guidelines At A Tertiary Care Setting In Karachi, Pakistan- A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study, Alina Amir Ali

MSCN 2023

Background: Central venous catheters (CVCs) are integral to modern healthcare, facilitating critical treatments. However, the risk of complications, particularly infections, necessitates strict adherence to central line maintenance protocols. This study explores the compliance of nurses in executing these protocols.
Purpose: In a tertiary care facility in Karachi, Pakistan, this study sought to evaluate nurses' adherence to each item on the central line management checklist as well as the checklist's total adherence in the Special Care Units.
Method: A total of 119 registered nurses were assessed, using a quantitative structured observational design for central line handling in adult medical surgical special …

Reduction Of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries On A Progressive Care Unit, Kathryn Beres

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background: In a systematic review, hospitalized patients face a significant burden of pressure injuries, (pooled prevalence=12.8%; hospital-acquired rate=8.4%) with superficial pressure injuries, (stages I and II), predominantly affecting sacrum, heels, and hips.

Local Problem: In a 36-bed progressive care unit in a non-profit hospital in the Midwest, a significant increase in Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs) was observed, predominantly heel-acquired injuries in bedridden patients.

Method: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to decrease the number of HAPIs. To achieve this, a weekly audit was established, monitoring immobile patients for over 24 hours. A unit-developed protocol, the "Bedrest Checklist", …

What’S Your Q? Empowering Nurses To Answer Clinical Questions Through The Evidence-Based Practice Process, Jodie Pufundt

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background/Rationale

The research-to-practice gap of approximately 15 years is due to many factors, one lacking clinician’s evidence-based practice (EBP) knowledge, skills, and competency. Evidence-Based Practice is a problem-solving process incorporating external evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences, guiding clinicians to integrate evidence into practice. Fostering a spirit of inquiry empowers nurses to engage in the EBP process to solve clinical practice problems and improve patient outcomes. A system-wide practice change for filtering IV fluids led to a wondering question about the best practice for filtering intravenous parenteral nutrition in the neonatal population.

Purpose

To engage clinical nurses in the EBP …

Morbid Obesity In Children 12-18 Years And Bariatric And Nonpharmacologic Influence And Interaction, Sam Uche Osuoha

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Family Decision Making In Dementia Care Transitions: A Qualitative Case Study, Tanisha Nicole Robinson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Noncoding Rnas In Pancreatic Birth Defects, Ziyue Zoey Yang, Ronald J Parchem

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Congenital defects in the pancreas can cause severe health issues such as pancreatic cancer and diabetes which require lifelong treatment. Regenerating healthy pancreatic cells to replace malfunctioning cells has been considered a promising cure for pancreatic diseases including birth defects. However, such therapies are currently unavailable in the clinic. The developmental gene regulatory network underlying pancreatic development must be reactivated for in vivo regeneration and recapitulated in vitro for cell replacement therapy. Thus, understanding the mechanisms driving pancreatic development will pave the way for regenerative therapies. Pancreatic progenitor cells are the precursors of all pancreatic cells which use epigenetic changes …

Associations Between Birth Defects With Neural Crest Cell Origins And Pediatric Embryonal Tumors, Eugene C Wong, Philip J Lupo, Tania A Desrosiers, Hazel B Nichols, Susan M Smith, Charles Poole, Mark Canfield, Charles Shumate, Tiffany M Chambers, Jeremy M Schraw, Wendy N Nembhard, Mahsa M Yazdy, Eirini Nestoridi, Amanda E Janitz, Andrew F Olshan

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BACKGROUND: There are few assessments evaluating associations between birth defects with neural crest cell developmental origins (BDNCOs) and embryonal tumors, which are characterized by undifferentiated cells having a molecular profile similar to neural crest cells. The effect of BDNCOs on embryonal tumors was estimated to explore potential shared etiologic pathways and genetic origins.

METHODS: With the use of a multistate, registry-linkage cohort study, BDNCO-embryonal tumor associations were evaluated by generating hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) with Cox regression models. BDNCOs consisted of ear, face, and neck defects, Hirschsprung disease, and a selection of congenital heart defects. Embryonal …

Adapting The Aha’S Blood Pressure And Nutrition Management Program Into Digestible Teaching Plans For Low-Income Communities, Truc Huynh, Jemina Lynn B. Estepa, Fritz Reanne A. Obungen, Katelyn Marie Clasey, Kirsty Keitges, Serah M. Kimani, Hailey Rae Tauscheck, Andrew David Rhoades

Nursing Leadership in Community Engagement Projects

Executive Summary: Adapting the AHA’s blood pressure and nutrition management program into digestible teaching plans for low-income communities

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), 46% of American adults have high blood pressure (Whelton et al., 2017). High blood pressure, especially for those above the age of 50, is associated with a higher prevalence of heart disease and a shorter life expectancy. The AHA’s Check Change Control program (CCC), is an evidence based, self-directed blood pressure management guide (American Heart Association, 2021). The CCC program incorporates four lesson topics related to lifestyle changes to manage hypertension. The four topics are: …

Modification, Validation, And Testing Of The Eating And Food Literacy Behaviors Questionnaire With Cooking Enjoyment With Young Adult University Students, Imani J. Carr

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

A modified version of the Eating and Food Literacy Behaviors Questionnaire (EFLBQ) with a new construct called cooking enjoyment was developed and validated. The instrument was titled the Eating and Food Literacy Behavior Questionnaire with Cooking Enjoyment (EFLBQ-C). The EFLBQ-C was developed with data from 18- to 30-year-olds who attended a university in the United States collected by an online survey platform. The 515 students who completed the questionnaire answered using a 4-point Likert scale of Never=1,” “Seldom=2,” “Often=3,” and “Always=4.” The responses were divided into an EFLBQ-C cohort (Group 1: 258 participants) and an EFLBQ cohort (Group 2: 257 …

Identification Of Biomarkers Of Sub-Lethal Algal Toxin Exposure In Atlantic Salmon (Salmo Salar) And Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus Tshawytscha) Using Differential Gene Expression Analysis, Brandon Ellingson

Biology Theses

Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) and Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) are important culturally, recreationally, economically, and are a common aquaculture species in Canada and the United States. In the Pacific Northwest, blooms of toxic algae result in millions of dollars annually in losses for salmonid aquaculture producers. Blooms of harmful cyanobacteria produce microcystins which have been linked to net-pen liver disease which has large financial impacts on net pen salmon operations. Microcystin-LR, the most toxic variant, bioaccumulates in the liver and disrupts normal cellular activity by inhibiting protein phosphatases leading to deleterious effects on growth, immune status, and liver function. To …

Best Fit For Nurse Advancement: Program Development & Evaluation, Dulce Torres, Sara Marzinski, Jeannie Hlebichuk

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background: Nurses are provided resources and guidance early in their careers, but they need continued support, opportunities, and assistance to professionally develop and make next steps in their careers. Literature has shown that nurses report professional development as fundamental to the profession of nursing (Mlambo et al., 2021). Moreover, supporting nurses with development and career advancement has been shown to aid in retention (Williamson et al., 2022).

Purpose/Objective: The Best Fit for Nurse Advancement (BFNA) program was developed and implemented in 2022. The program’s purpose is to provide experienced nurses with the opportunity to explore professional development and career …

Child Abuse Assessment And Reporting By Social Workers: An Action Research Project, Audra Willsey

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Employing The Use Of Molecular Dynamics To Explore Protein Stability And Optimize Free Energy Protocols, Taylor A. Rodman

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Molecular dynamics (MD) is a powerful technique that can be used to provide informationabout a system over time. MD simulations can be used to explore behaviors of many systems such as protein-ligand interactions protein-protein interactions. Additionally, these simulations can be used to generate trajectories of a system to further be used for free energy simulations. The work discussed in Chapter 2 involves the use MD simulations to identify potential drug candidates capable of binding to and stabilizing the nuclear binding domain of the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator protein. Using ProBiS, we were able to find a potential binding site …

Weight Loss In Obese Adults On The Ketogenic Diet, Abigail Velasquez

Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner

The ketogenic diet is a successful and sustainable diet for obese adults to lose weight. One aim of this project is to provide evidentiary support for the ketogenic diet. An additional aim is to disseminate up to date literature to primary care providers in order to offer the ketogenic diet as a sustainable option for weight loss, to reverse disease risk, and, essentially, regain optimal health.

Urinary Tract Infections: A Review Of The Current Diagnostics Landscape, Braith Grey, Mathew Upton, Lovleen Tina Joshi

School of Biomedical Sciences

Urinary tract infections are the most common bacterial infections worldwide. Infections can range from mild, recurrent (rUTI) to complicated (cUTIs), and are predominantly caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC). Antibiotic therapy is important to tackle infection; however, with the continued emergence of antibiotic resistance there is an urgent need to monitor the use of effective antibiotics through better stewardship measures. Currently, clinical diagnosis of UTIs relies on empiric methods supported by laboratory testing including cellular analysis (of both human and bacterial cells), dipstick analysis and phenotypic culture. Therefore, development of novel, sensitive and specific diagnostics is an important means to …

Health & Wellness Team- Esports At Csudh, Dr. Monique Turner, Alyse Freeman

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The goal of the Health and Wellness Team within Esports at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is to share the skill sets we have learned in our professional careers and apply them to our student eAthletes, so they are equipped with the mental, physical, nutritional, and socio-emotional resources, education, and support they need to thrive. PURPOSE: The Health and Wellness Team (HWT) within Esports at CSUDH and the student club organization aligns with the five pillars of the academy: Academics & Research, Career Development, Community, Competition, and Entertainment. The HWT can reach our student population through mental, …

The Effects Of Initiating A Fast With A High Fat Or A High Carbohydrate Shake On Mcp-1, Tnf-Alpha, And Il-6 Levels, Gage Jensen, Bruce Bailey

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, heart disease, and diabetes all rank among the leading causes of death in the United States, particularly among the elderly. While many behavioral and pharmacological strategies have been employed to reduce the incidence of these conditions, increasing evidence indicates that entering a mild to moderate state of ketosis through fasting or a very low carbohydrate diet can improve the prognosis for these conditions. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the extent to which a high carbohydrate low fat (HC/LF) pre-fast meal altered MCP-1, TNF-alpha and IL-6 compared to a low carbohydrate high-fat pre-fast …

Lutheran General Hospital: A Centennial Celebration 1897-1997, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

Park Ridge, IL: This 1997 booklet commemorates the 100th anniversary of Lutheran General Hospital. What began as Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Hospital opened in 1897 at Artesian Avenue and LeMoyne Street. In 1960 the first patient was admitted at the new location in Park Ridge, IL. Other milestones and important leaders are listed.

Ecosystem Service Valuation Of Blue Carbon Habitats: A Review For Saltmarshes And Seagrasses, Geraldine Doolan, Stephen Hynes

Journal of Ocean and Coastal Economics

Oceans and coastal marine ecosystems, particularly vegetated coastal habitats such as mangroves, seagrass, and saltmarsh, play a significant role in the global carbon cycle as long-term carbon sinks. Ensuring that these habitats continue to function as sinks and do not become sources of emissions through habitat degradation is vital for climate and environmental policy goals. These blue carbon ecosystems also provide a number of other important ecosystem services to societies. Understanding the economic value of blue carbon ecosystems is necessary to make informed policy decisions that weigh the costs and benefits of ecosystem management plans. This paper reviews the current …

No “Jitters” But No Energy From A Commercially Available Energy Drink., Jose Antonio, Jason M. Curtis

Journal for Sports Neuroscience

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an energy drink (JOCKO GO) on mood, sustained attention/reaction time, and hand steadiness.

Methods: A total of 29 active men (n = 9) and women (n=20) (mean ± SD: age 22 ± 5 yr.; height 168±8 cm; body mass 68.2 ± 12.8 kg; lean body mass 51.9 ± 15.0 kg; fat mass 15.4 ± 6.8 kg; percent body fat 22.6 ± 8.9%; total body water 38.6 ± 8.6 liters) completed this randomized, crossover, counterbalanced trial. Each subject consumed either one can (355 ml) of the energy …

Nutritional And Health Benefits Of Singhara – A Review Article., Soma Basu, A.J. Hemamalini

International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

Trapa Natans commonly known as Singhara or Paniphal in India. It grows throughout the East of India. Dried water chestnuts can be ground into flour to make a kind of porridge. Young nuts can be eaten raw with its greenish skin removed. The Singhara shell and core are rich in starch, dietary fiber, essential amino acids, certain types of phenols and minerals and have demonstrated various biological activities, including anticancer and antioxidant properties. Singhara contains several antioxidants that can reduce the risk of multiple chronic diseases and conditions.

“Cost-Effective Markers To Identify Metabolically Healthy/Unhealthy Individuals And Their Future Risk For Cardiovascular Disorders”, Shobha C Ramachandra, Akila Prashant, Akshitha Shivanna, Ananth Koushik Bhujanga, Syeda Meherunnisa, Prashant Vishwanath

International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

Background: With the rising prevalence of metabolically healthy obese, it becomes essential to identify markers to differentiate them from metabolically unhealthy obese and their future risk for cardiovascular disorders (CVD). The study aims to identify suitable markers for risk stratification of metabolically healthy/unhealthy individuals and their risk for CVD. Method: Total 84 individuals aged 18-60 years of age without any comorbidities were enrolled. Their demographic details along with anthropometric measurements were noted. The biochemical parameters like fasting glucose, insulin, lipid profile, and serum adipokines were estimated. Insulin resistance (IR) markers and atherogenic indices were calculated. The data were analyzed on …

Effect Of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors On Blood Glucose In Euglycemic And Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats, Nagma Firdose, Ranjith Raj, Bhavya Somaplara Gangadharappa, Suresha R N, Gubbi Vani Ishika, Ramith Ramu

International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the serious health concerns around the globe, characterized by hyperglycemia. It is also linked with several other disorders including neuropathy. One of the most typical diabetes-related comorbidities is depression. Objectives: In this investigation, euglycemic albino rats and streptozotocin-induced diabetic albino Wistar rats were used to assess the effects of fluoxetine, escitalopram, and fluvoxamine on blood glucose levels. Method: To measure euglycemic index, the three medications were given to several groups. After administering glucose, the blood glucose level was checked at 0, 60, and 150 minutes. Additionally, starting on the third day following the induction …

Assessment Of Knowledge And Intake Of Artificial Sweeteners Among Type Ii Diabetic Individuals And Perspectives Of Registered Dieticians In India, Prasanthi Prabhakaran Sobhana, Raju Nagaraju, Rakesh Naik, Vaishali Roy, Devindra Shakappa

International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

Background: The beneficial effects of artificial sweeteners (AS) on the prevention of non-communicable diseases have been noticed with various ambiguity outcomes. The knowledge of AS among consumers and healthcare providers can facilitate in making informed decisions about its usage. Therefore, this study, aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice and usage of AS among type II diabetic patients and the conception of registered dieticians on usage of AS, as a sugar substitute. Study design: The study was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. Methods: The data on AS consumption, discomforts, and health consequences of chronic consumption from type-II diabetics (n = …

The Increasing Vulnerability Of African Youths To Mental Health Disorders: Risk Factors, Advocacy And Recommendations, Fidelis Ikechukwu Edeh, Abdullateef Ridwanullah Olamide

International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

There is no abstract for this article type.

Smallholder Farmer Resilience As A Pillar Of Climate-Smart Agriculture: A Review, Michael B. Madin Mr, Daniel Kweku B. Inkoom Professor, Charles A. Bamfo Jr

Journal of Environmental Sustainability

This systematic review synthesizes and assesses scientific literature publications (n=42), to identify and depict the focus of climate change adaptations and resilience research on smallholder farmers in the savannah ecological zone (SAZ). We found substantive studies providing evidence of climate impacts, with adverse consequences on both human and environmental systems. Adaptive actions are being employed to manage the changing conditions as response to climate impacts. Notably, most research efforts are currently restricted to impacts on adaptation, food security, and vulnerability, with a very rare focus on climate resilience and the effects of adaptive actions. Hence, the possible maladaptation outcomes, which …

Phenomenology Of Workplace Breastfeeding Support Among Working Mothers In California, Kevin David Cooper

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.