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Climatic Clustering And Longitudinal Analysis With Impacts On Food, Bioenergy, And Pandemics, John Lagergren, Mikaela Cashman, Verónica G.Melesse Vergara, Paul R. Eller, Joao Gabriel Felipe Machado Gazolla, Hari B. Chhetri, Jared Streich, Sharlee Climer, Peter Thornton, Wayne Joubert, Daniel Jacobson

Computer Science Faculty Works

Predicted growth in world population will put unparalleled stress on the need for sustainable energy and global food production, as well as increase the likelihood of future pandemics. In this work, we identify high-resolution environmental zones in the context of a changing climate and predict longitudinal processes relevant to these challenges. We do this using exhaustive vector comparison methods that measure the climatic similarity between all locations on Earth at high geospatial resolution relative to global-scale analyses. The results are captured as networks, in which edges between geolocations are defined if their historical climate similarities exceed a threshold. We apply …

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Vaccination And Assisted Reproduction Outcomes: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Isaac J Chamani, Lauren L Taylor, Simon E Dadoun, Laurie J Mckenzie, Laura Detti, Lara Ouellette, David H Mcculloh, Frederick L Licciardi

Library Staff Publications

OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination and female assisted reproduction outcomes through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

DATA SOURCES: We searched Medline (OVID), EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov on January 11, 2023, for original articles on assisted reproduction outcomes after COVID-19 vaccination. The primary outcome was rates of clinical pregnancy; secondary outcomes included number of oocytes retrieved, number of mature oocytes retrieved, fertilization rate, implantation rate, ongoing pregnancy rate, and live-birth rate.

METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION: Two reviewers independently screened citations for relevance, extracted pertinent data, and rated study quality. Only peer-reviewed …

The Experiences Of Black American Older Adults Managing Pain: A Nursing Ethnography, Sheria G. Robinson-Lane

Dissertations

Pain can negatively affect quality of life for Black elders. They are less likely to report pain concerns and have voiced pain needs adequately met. To better understand the pain management experiences and concerns of Black elders, an ethnographic study was completed within an urban, low-income, elder housing facility.

Role Of Biotechnology In Creating Sustainable Agriculture, Saurav Das, Manjit Kumar Ray, Dinesh Panday, Piyush Kumar Mishra

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

This narrative review paper discusses the role of biotechnology in the development of sustainable agriculture. The paper begins by defning sustanability and highlights the importance of biotechnology in establishing sustainable agriculture. Sustainable agriculture is an approach that prioritizes meeting current food and fiber production needs while conserving and enhancing natural resources for future generations. To achieve agricultural sustainability, it is necessary to strike a balance between economic viability, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. This can be difficult, especially in the face of biotic and abiotic stresses such as pests, diseases, climate change, soil degradation, and water depletion. The prevalence of …

Predicting Outcomes In Early Treated Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Sma), Natalie Goedeker

Dissertations

Background:
Early treatment of infants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) improves outcomes. Newborn screening allows for early treatment of infants with SMA, even before signs of the disease are evident. In spite of early identification and treatment, newborn screen and prenatally-identified infants with SMA may still suffer effects of their disease. Approximately half of infants have significant gross motor developmental delays, while others meet developmental milestones on time. There is no current objective method to identify early-treated infants with SMA at risk for gross motor delays who might benefit from modifications to current treatment practices.
Objectives:
This multicenter project reports …

Intervention For Treating Sarcopenia Among Older Residents In A Skilled Nursing Facility, David A. Hernandez, Susan E. Hueck, Donna-Marie Phyllis Lanton

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The incidence of sarcopenia, a geriatric syndrome characterized by the progressive and generalized loss of muscle quantity or quality, increases with age and is associated with adverse health and quality of life outcomes. A 12-week strength training intervention program (STIP) was designed to improve measures of muscle mass, muscle strength, physical performance, and quality of life in elderly patients with sarcopenia. Data were collected on these measures at 4-week intervals over 12 weeks. Results showed that the STIP was an effective intervention for reducing the characteristics associated with sarcopenia. Significant gains were made in muscle mass, grip strength, balance, gait …

Who Owns Your Name? The Trend And Economic Impact Of Personal Trademarks In The Ncaa Nil Aftermath, Daniel Foster

The Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship & the Law

To aid in understanding the prevalence of personal athlete logos and the trend of ownership and design, Section II will outline the history of this area of trademark law in the United States. It will provide background on the theory of trademark ownership and the development of this intellectual property discipline in the athletic and celebrity sphere. Section II will look at the two common and distinct processes, a company-designed logo versus an athlete-designed logo, and the modern trends in this area. Moving on from this historical discussion, Section III will examine the 2021 decision of NCAA v. Alston, the …

Mississippi Libraries 84(2) Summer 2021 (Full Issue)

Mississippi Libraries

Complete issue of Mississippi Libraries Volume 84 Number 2 Summer 2021

Mississippi Libraries 85(3) Fall 2022 (Full Issue)

Mississippi Libraries

Complete issue of Mississippi Libraries Volume 85 Number 3 Fall 2022

Mississippi Libraries 85(3) Fall 2022 (Full Issue)

Mississippi Libraries

Complete issue of Mississippi Libraries Volume 85 Number 3 Fall 2022

Accuracy Of The Motusbaseballtm Wearable Sensor, Kane Middleton, Molly Connolly, Nicholas Busuttil, Michael Cianciosi

ISBS Proceedings Archive

The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of the motusBASEBALL^TM sensor. Trained/developmental male adult baseball pitchers (n = 10) threw ten pitches each from a regulation mound while kinematic and kinetic data were captured using an optical motion capture system and a motusBASEBALL^TM sensor. Absolute and relative agreement were assessed. Outputs from the motusBASEBALL^TM sensor were significantly different to the motion capture outputs for elbow varus torque, shoulder rotation, and arm speed (p < .05). Data were similar for arm slot (p = .847). Correlations (r) between system outputs were not significant (p > .05) and ranged from …

Movement Variability In Elbow And Wrist Kinematics Of New Ball Outswing Bowling In Cricket Fast Bowlers, Cody Lindsay, Rian Crowther, Kane Middleton Dr, Brad Clark, John Warmenhoven, Wayne Spratford

ISBS Proceedings Archive

This study investigated between-bowler movement variability of wrist and elbow kinematics during new ball swing bowling. A 3D motion analysis system captured the bowling action and ball trajectory of 11 pre-elite and elite fast bowlers delivering outswing. Kinematics were normalised to 100% of the delivery stride between back foot contact and ball release. A statistical parametric mapping approach using one-way ANOVAs investigated inter-individual movement variability. Significant differences were found in all kinematic parameters except for wrist radial/ulnar deviation angular velocity with bowlers using small amounts in either direction at the beginning of the phase. This study highlights that high-level athletic …

Load Carriage Alters Tibiofemoral Kinematics During Slow Jogging In Adult Men And Women, Kellen T. Krajewski, Camille C. Johnson, Qi Mi, Shawn D. Flanagan, William J. Anderst, Chris Connaboy

ISBS Proceedings Archive

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of load carriage on tibiofemoral kinematics during running. Nineteen healthy, recreationally active adults completed dynamic biplane radiography trials of the dominant limb knee with no load (BW), and an additional 55% of body weight (+55%BW) while running 10% above gait transition velocity. A volumetric model-based tracking technique was utilized to derive medial translation excursion, proximal (inferior-superior) translation excursion, anterior translation excursion, flexion, internal rotation and abduction. At heel strike, running with +55%BW exhibited a more flexed knee compared to BW. However, BW exhibited more proximal translation excursion compared to +55%BW. …

The Return To Run Process For Females Following A Tibial Bone Stress Injury: A Scoping Review., Esther George, Kelly Sheerin, Duncan Reid Professor

ISBS Proceedings Archive

Tibial bone stress injuries (BSI) are common among female runners and have a high recurrence rate. Complete rehabilitation requires a successful return to running, but there is a lack of guidance for this. This review sought to establish the evidence supporting the return-to-running process following a tibial BSI in females. Sources were identified by searching databases using relevant terms. Study titles and abstracts were screened using inclusion criteria, and 48 articles were selected. An individualised graduated return-to-run programme should be instigated, beginning with walk-run intervals, and progressing running distance ahead of speed. The ‘10% rule’ of graduated loading is not …

The Acute Effects Of A Grip-Constraint Tool On Upper Body And Racket Kinematics During Tennis Forehands, Nicholas Busuttil, Alexandra Roberts Dr, Marcus Dunn Dr, Kane Middleton Dr

ISBS Proceedings Archive

The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effect of a grip-constraint tool on upper body and racket kinematics during tennis single-handed forehand strokes. Upper-body and racket kinematics for two grip conditions, Preferred (self-selected) and Grip-constraint tool (fixed semi-western forehand grip) were captured for eleven tennis players using a 22-camera Vicon motion capture system (240 Hz). Using a grip-constraint tool resulted in a more closed racket face tilt (~4°) at ball impact while having variations in joint rotations across the shoulder, elbow and wrist. This possibly demonstrates the participant’s ability to self-organise compensatory angular rotations across the upper …

New Directions In Health Care, 1978, V1 N2, April, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

Lutheran Hospital of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI: Community healthcare publication produced by Lutheran Hospital of Milwaukee, Inc. This issue is about coronary artery disease and heart health.

Screening For Food Insecurity In A Suburban Pediatric Urgent Care, Rachel Foutz

Dissertations

Problem: Screening for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), including food insecurity (FI) should be done on a regular basis at a child’s pediatrician. Many children in the state of Missouri do not have a pediatrician or do not regularly see their pediatrician and are therefore never being screened for FI.

Methods: This observational descriptive quality improvement (QI) project utilized a prospective observational analysis to implement a voluntary FI screening tool in a pediatric only urgent care. The project sampled pediatric patients aged two days to 21 years of life. All participants were given local resources after completing the screening. The …

Prediabetic Screening Tool In Primary Care, Ashley Koon

Dissertations

Prediabetic Screening Tool in Primary Care

Problem: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic health condition that affects millions of individuals each year. In addition, it is known as the seventh leading cause of death. While guidelines recommend using evidence-based screening tools, many primary care practices do not implement them. Therefore, potentially resulting in delayed identification and implementation of primary and secondary prevention strategies.

Methods: This quality improvement (QI) pilot project utilized a descriptive, observational study design. The American Diabetes Association Risk Tool (ADART) was administered to a convenience sample of patients aged 18 to 44 years old without a previous diagnosis …

Implementing Obesity Management Guidelines In Rural Primary Care, Taylor Bell

Dissertations

Abstract

Problem: In the United States, obesity is one of the leading causes of death among Americans and rates of obesity continue to rise. Geographic location significantly affects the number of obesity cases, with rural areas being affected more than other locations. Despite this, obesity continues to be undertreated by rural primary care providers.

Method: This quality improvement (QI) pilot project utilized a descriptive, observational design to evaluate the implementation of an evidence-based clinical practice guideline algorithm for obesity management in a rural primary care clinic. An algorithm was implemented on patients aged 18-60 years and with a BMI of …

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Improving Outcomes Through Early Identification, Tina Lusk

Dissertations

Problem: Failure to identify and treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with academic underachievement, social difficulties, negative physical and mental health effects. Evidence suggests approximately 3% of a broad-based population sample and roughly 13% of an at-risk population are undiagnosed despite significant symptomology (Downey & Zun, 2018; Madsen et al., 2018; Okumura et al., 2019). The United States (U.S.) has no structured screening system for ADHD. Consequently, children receive no referral for diagnosis or treatment to mitigate its effects.

Methods: The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Model for Evidence-Based Practice using the Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) cycle guided …

July 12, 2023 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

GreenMail (student newsletter through 2024)

No abstract provided.

Marine Macroalgae Derived Natural Product Inhibitors Of Advanced Glycation End Product Formation By Scavenging Of Reactive Carbonyl Species And Their Implications In Slowing The Progression Of Prevalent Chronic Diseases, George Hanna

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Reactive Carbonyl Species (RCS) arise from the degradation of essential primary metabolites—sugars and lipids. The resulting stress, derived from their ability to spontaneously react with proteins, DNA, and monoamine neurotransmitters, is a fundamental biological pressure that has driven the evolution of diverse mechanisms for minimizing its impact on organismal health. Relevant to human health, the complications that accompany metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, illustrate what happens when RCS stress exceeds the body’s capacity to prevent excessive damage and the formation of the resulting Advanced Glycation End Products (AGE). These include elevated risks for cardiovascular disease, liver disease, kidney disease, neurodegeneration, …

Lonnie Burt, Lonnie Burt

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Lonnie Burt recently retired as the Senior Food & Child Nutrition Services Director for the Hartford Public Schools where she oversaw the school meal program, including Breakfast, Lunch, Afterschool Snacks, At-Risk Supper, Summer Feeding and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant. She has worked in Child Nutrition for the nearly 35 years and has been in Hartford since 2004. Lonnie also works as an Adjunct Professor for Manchester Community College where she teaches classes in Nutrition, Human Resources, and Food Service Safety and Sanitation for the Hospitality Program. Lonnie is a Registered Dietitian who earned a Bachelor’s Degree in …

Access Cavity Design, Caries Driven Access, Canal Preparations, Finite Element Analysis, Mohamed Medhat Kataia, Mohamed Kataia

Dentistry

Aim: This study evaluated the influence of different access designs on maxillary two-rooted premolar teeth to assess their biomechanical behavior using finite element analysis. Methodology: Three simulated FEA models were accessed with three main different access cavity designs: the intact tooth (IT) model, the traditional access cavity (TAC), and the conservative access cavity (CAC). Two different radicular preparations were done for each simulated model. The buccal and palatal canals were prepared to the apical sizes #30/.04, and #40/.04. A cyclic load of 50 N was applied on the occlusal surface. The patterns of stress distribution, the maximum von Mises (VM), …

Nutrient Content And Bioactive Compounds In Ornamental Type Sweetpotatoes, Sandeep Kaur Sran

LSU Master's Theses

Abstract

The leaf and root composition of different cultivars of ornamental sweetpotatoes (‘Blackie’, ‘Kakura’, ‘Manihi’, ‘Makatea’, ‘Tahiti’ and ‘Tatakoto’) were analyzed, and the impact of various factors on the levels of nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants, phenolic compounds, sugars, and organic acids in these sweetpotato cultivars were determined. The principal macronutrients found in sweetpotato foliage and roots were nitrogen (N), potassium (K), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), and sulfur (S). Nitrogen was the most abundant macronutrient among all cultivars in sweetpotato foliage, whereas potassium was the most abundant macronutrient in sweetpotato roots. The principal micronutrients found in foliage and roots were …

Omani Families Caring For A Member With Mental Illness: A Descriptive Qualitative Study, Khaldoun Aldiabat Dr., Enam Alsrayheen, Muna A. Alshammari Phd, Dr Carole-Lynne M. Le Navenec, Odette Griscti

The Qualitative Report

The aim of this qualitative descriptive study was to gain an in depth understanding and knowledge regarding how Omani families care for a member with mental illness including how they supported the later in self-care activities. Data was collected from participants using a purposive sample consisting of ten family caregivers whose member was in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital in Muscat. Each caregiver participated in one semi-structured interview. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The findings included two major themes: The first theme was “caring and empowering with empathy, love, and understanding.” The second theme was “self-denial and giving …

Is Heart Health As Simple As Gut Microbiota?, Elizabeth A. Moxley

Faculty Articles, Papers, and Other Scholarship

The current mortality statistics for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the United States (US) and on a global scale are staggering. CVD is responsible for approximately 31% of global deaths,¹ and approximately 25% of adults in the United States (US) have CVD.² The American Heart Association has identified eight primary measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health: Life’s Essential 8.³ However, a lesser recognized measure that has a profound effect on cardiovascular health has recently emerged,^4-5 that of the gut microbiome. The link between cardiovascular health and diet is not merely due to essential nutrients found in …

Mettl3-Mediated M6a Modification Of Linc00839 Maintains Glioma Stem Cells And Radiation Resistance By Activating Wnt/Β-Catenin Signaling, Jianxing Yin, Fangshu Ding, Zhangchun Cheng, Xin Ge, Yanhui Li, Ailiang Zeng, Junxia Zhang, Wei Yan, Zhumei Shi, Xu Qian, Yongping You, Zhiliang Ding, Jing Ji, Xiefeng Wang

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in glioma initiation and progression. Glioma stem cells (GSCs) are essential for tumor initiation, maintenance, and therapeutic resistance. However, the biological functions and underlying mechanisms of lncRNAs in GSCs remain poorly understood. Here, we identified that LINC00839 was overexpressed in GSCs. A high level of LINC00839 was associated with GBM progression and radiation resistance. METTL3-mediated m6A modification on LINC00839 enhanced its expression in a YTHDF2-dependent manner. Mechanistically, LINC00839 functioned as a scaffold promoting c-Src-mediated phosphorylation of β-catenin, thereby inducing Wnt/β-catenin activation. Combinational use of celecoxib, an inhibitor of Wnt/β-catenin signaling, greatly sensitized GSCs to …

Prebiotic Effects Of Dietary Xylooligosaccharides On Fish Gut Microbiota, Growth, And Immunological Parameters – A Review, Claudious Gufe, Daniel L. Merrifield, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Triwit Rattanarojpong, Pongsak Khunrae, Mohsen Abdel-Tawwab

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Xylooligosaccharides (XOSs) are increasingly being explored as prebiotics in fish diets; however, their effects and modes of action have not been well evaluated. Reports have shown that dietary XOS has the potential to improve the proliferation of beneficial gut microbes, and their metabolites, and enhance disease resistance in several fish species. In contrast, other studies report no substantial changes in immune and growth parameters compared to control groups. Like all prebiotics, the mode of action of XOS is based on their selective stimulation of beneficial gut microbiota, which will outcompete and prevent pathogen proliferation in the gut, and produce metabolites …

Another Hole In India’S Data Tapestry, Prerna Dhoop, Vandana Dhoop

Popular Media

This article argues that the government’s decision to exclude anaemia as an indicator of women’s and children’s health from the National Family Health Survey, 2023–24 creates a ‘gender data gap’.