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A Phenomenological Study Of The Experiences Of Higher Education Faculty Towards Inclusion Of Racial And Ethnic Minority Students With Disabilities, Aimee Grace Regala

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of higher education faculty toward the inclusion of racial and ethnic minority students with disabilities at a historically Black college and university in the mid-Atlantic region in the United States. The theory guiding this study was Alexander Astin's input-environment-outcome (I-E-O) model. Transcendental study captured the essence of higher education faculty's experiences in implementing inclusive practices for racial and ethnic minority students with disabilities. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and focus group interviews. Data were analyzed through epoché, phenomenological reduction, and imaginative variation to answer the …

Gene-To-Population Level Responses To Multiple Stressors On The Rocky Shore, Ramesh Wilson, Katie Driver, James Orr, Manuela Truebano, Michael Collins, Michelle Jackson

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Coastal ecosystems are exposed to both global and local stressors operating across multiple scales. However, research rarely considers how their combined effects propagate over time and across levels of biological organisation. Here, we employ an in situ warming experiment across two rocky shore sites with contrasting sewage pollution to quantify independent and interactive effects of warming and nutrient pollution from genes to populations. Passively warmed and control settlement plates were deployed at polluted and non-polluted sites and surveyed across a summer to quantify temporal dynamics in the responses of key intertidal taxa. Barnacles were further employed as a model for …

Sorghum-Sudangrass Production Guide, Dakota Boren, Matt Yost, Luree Johnson, Tina Sullivan, Earl Creech, Grant Cardon, Corey Ransom, Randall Violett, Cheyenne Reid, Cody Zesiger, Kalen Taylor, Jacob Hadfield, Michael Pace, Jody Gale

All Current Publications

Sudex is a warm-season forage crop that performs well in Utah’s dry climate due to its drought tolerance. It can be especially useful during drought years or when irrigation supplies are limited. As well as being a high-quality feed, Sudex has many benefits, including weed suppression and soil-building properties. Although there are concerns for prussic acid and nitrate poisoning, these concerns can be reduced and often eliminated with proper management. This fact sheet provides information to producers about using Sudex and best production practices. Much of the information may also apply to forage sorghum and a few of the major …

Reproductive Performance Of Friesian Holstein Crossbred Dairy Cattle After A Foot-And-Mouth Disease Outbreak In Lembang, Indonesia, Hanunghanindito Pamungkas, Septiyani Septiyani, Nurcholidah Solihati

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease that may impair reproductive efficiency in dairy cattle. This study aimed to evaluate changes in the reproductive performance of Friesian Holstein crossbred dairy cows following an FMD outbreak at UPTD BPTSP and HPT Cikole, Lembang, West Java, Indonesia. A retrospective study was conducted using reproductive records collected from 2019 to 2023. The reproductive parameters analyzed were calving interval, service per conception, conception rate, service period, and first mating postpartum. Differences between the pre- and post-FMD periods were assessed using paired sample t-tests. The results showed significant differences in calving interval, service …

The Potency Of Inulin Extraction Waste Fermentation From Local Tubers As A Feed Additive, Mohamad Septian, Danes Suhendra, Mikael Sihite, Dyah Saputri

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

This study aims to determine the potential of inulin extraction waste fermentation as a feed additive based on the content of lactic acid, dry matter, pH, and Fleigh points. This research was conducted from March to June 2022 at the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Laboratory, Tidar University. The experimental design used in this study was a Completely Randomized Design with 4 treatments (fermentation of inulin extraction waste: T1 Dioscorea alata (uwi), T2: ganyong (Dioscorea alata discolor), T3: gadung(Dioscorea hispida), and T4: umbi ungu (Ipomoea batatas). Each treatment was replicated 5 times. The variables …

Replacing Field Grass By Cassava Leaf Silage Added With Kefir On Productivity Of Lactating Dairy Cow, Azhar Amir, Afton Atabany, Ade Mubarak, Hilda Susanty

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

This study aimed to analyze the effect of cassava leaf silage (CLS) with added kefir on the productivity of lactating dairy cows when replacing field grass. Four Holstein Friesian cows in the early lactation phase (66 ± 11 days in lactation) in the second lactation cycle were randomly divided into four dietary treatments based on a 4×4 Latin square design. Diet treatments consisted of control (50% field grass + 25% concentrate + 25% tofu dregs); CLS 0 Kf (30% field grass + 20% CLS with no added kefir + 25% concentrate + 25% tofu dregs); CLS 2.5 Kf (30% field …

Community Perception Of Wild Boar Meat Consumption Based On A Halal Perspective, Roudhotul Jannah, Hamzah Siswara, Yuny Erwanto, Meireni Cahyowati

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Consuming wild boar meat is still popular among the people of Sekaran Village, Tuban Regency, even though the religion they believe in is Islam. The aim of this research is to investigate people's perceptions of the consumption of wild boar meat, to know the background of people who consume wild boar meat and to know the distribution of wild boar meat in the Tuban area. This research was carried out in several stages, namely observation, interviews using a sample of 100 respondents and documentation. Perception measurement uses a likert scale with an assessment score of 1-3 scores and data processing …

The Potential Of Bioactive Peptides From Goat Milk Kefir With Antibacterial Activity As An Antibiotic Substitute, Dhea Athillah, Jajang Gumilar, Eka Wulandari

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

This study aims to determine the optimal incubation time for goat milk kefir that produces the highest antibacterial peptides, and to determine the antibacterial activity of purified goat milk kefir. Protein levels were determined using the microassay method. Kefir, which is known to have the best incubation time for producing the highest antibacterial activity when ultrafiltered with a 10 kDa cut-off membrane, was analyzed for its molecular weight using SDS-PAGE. The antibacterial activity was tested against pathogenic bacteria E. coli and S. aureus. The highest soluble protein content was found in kefir incubated for 36 hours, with a soluble …

Effect Comparison Of Moringa Oleifera L. Extract Supplementation To Cauda Epididymis Plasma Diluent On Simmental Semen, Arsya Aldinsyah, Nur Ducha, Dhanis Fitriana

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

The success of Artificial Insemination (AI) programs in cattle largely depends on the quality of semen after freezing. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of supplementing cauda epididymis plasma (CEP) diluent by Moringa oleifera seed extract (MSE) on the post-thaw quality of Simmental bull semen. Semen samples were collected by bulls by individual motility ≥70% and processed at the Singosari Artificial Insemination Center between October and December 2024. The study employed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) by four MSE concentrations: 0, 1, 5, and 10 mg/mL of MSE. each tested replicated in six for motility, viability, and membrane integrity. …

Evaluation Of Biomass Production And Sugar Content Of Samurai 2 Variety Of Sorghum At Different Cutting Ages And Urea Fertilizer Applications, Anwar Harahap, Arsyadi Ali, Fitri Harianti

Jurnal Ilmu Ternak Universitas Padjadjaran

Sorghum bicolor var Samurai 2 is a well growing variety in dry land. The purpose of this study was to investigate the best total forage biomass production and sugar content in stems as results of different cutting age and urea doses at primary cut and cutting after first and second ratoon. The study used a factorial randomized block design (3 x 3) with 4 replications. The first factor was different age consisting of 80, 85, and 90 days and the second factor was different doses of urea consisting of 200, 300, and 400 kg ha^-1. The results showed …

Increased Medications In Patients With Burning Mouth Syndrome Should Not Be Overlooked, Especially For Older Women, Yang-Zhou Huang, Zhou-Hui Wu

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Oral Ulceration Caused By Direct Contact With Residual Ferrous Sulfate, Yasuaki Okuma, Noriaki Aoki, Junichi Baba, Toshinori Iwai

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

A Scientometric Study On Research Trends And Characteristics Of Oral Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Head And Neck Cancer Patients, Yue Chen, Huanhuan Wang, Wei Liu, Lili Yang, Yan Mao

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Comparison Of Methods For Estimating The Timing Of Linear Enamel Hypoplasia Formation: Clinical Validation Against A Known Systemicevent, Chuan-Hang Yu

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Graph Neural Network-Based Prediction Of All-Cause And Cardiovascular Mortality Using Periodontal Site-Level Data From National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey (Nhanes), Tsung-Po Chen, Hui-Chieh Yu, Wen-Yuan Lin, Yu-Chao Chang

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of Effectiveness Of Oral Medicine Course For Medical Students: A Presurvey And Postsurvey Evaluation, Hung-Pin Lin, Tzu-Chiang Lin, Feng-Chou Cheng, Chun-Pin Chiang

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Modulation Of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines By Melaleuca Leucadendron (L.) Gel In Oral Wound Healing: An In Vivo Study, Alqarama Mahardhika Thalib, Khanisyah Erza Gumilar, Bahruddin Thalib, Shang-Ming Wang, Chung-Ming Liu

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Association Between Tongue Pressure, Masticatory Function, And Salivary Bacterial Load In Older Adults Requiring Long-Term Care, Madoka Funahara, Akira Imakiire, Ryuichiro Funahara, Sakiko Soutome, Atsuko Nakamichi

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Association Between Periodontitis And Anemia: Results From The National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey, Cheng Lin, Xing Xing, Ye Han, Jianxia Hou, He Zhu

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Intersecting Determinants Of Health: Correlating Food Insecurity And Sleep Deprivation Across Southern Adventist University Demographics*, Heaven Robles, Jesica Paralafox Ramirez, Kimberly Mongare, Joshua C. Jenkins, Melany Castillo, Philip Chen Dr, Aaron Corbit Dr

Campus Research Month

For university students, social determinants of health such as food security and sleep patterns heavily dictate both health outcomes and academic success. Using a cross-sectional study design, statistical analyses will be conducted using the Jamovi software platform to compare mean sleep durations and food access scores across multiple academic departments and ethnic demographic groups. The study evaluates four primary hypotheses: (1) Consistent food access positively correlates with sleep quality; (2) Food security and sleep metrics vary significantly across academic departments; (3) Systemic ethnic disparities exist in food accessibility; and (4) Underrepresented ethnic groups experience a compounded burden of food insecurity …

Psychosocial Mediators Of A Physical Activity And Dietary Intervention In Pregnant Women With Overweight Or Obesity, Meghan Baruth, Sarah Wilcox, Jihong Liu, Rebecca Schlaff

Faculty Publications

Background

Mediation analyses provide insight into both ‘pieces’ of the mediation chain; they allow us to look into the ‘black box’ that is behavior change. They allow researchers to better understand the ‘how’ of an intervention’s effects and/or the ‘why’ behind why an intervention worked or did not work. The lack of publications in pregnant populations highlights the need for additional studies to be conducted and published. The purpose of this study is to examine the psychosocial mediators of physical activity and dietary outcomes in a sample of pregnant women with overweight or obesity participating in the Health in Pregnancy …

Interview No. 1815, Michael Davis

Combined Interviews

The discussion with Micheal Davis provides insight into the story behind Mrs. Estine's Barbershop, located in the Chamizal/South Central neighborhood of El Paso, Texas. Davis reveals that this barber shop, owned by Roscoe Marlin until he sold it to his mother, Mrs. Estine, has been in operation since the early 1960s. The establishment has become more than just a business; it has developed into a meeting place where people come together to discuss community issues, receive information about local happenings, and establish friendships.

According to Davis, Mrs. Estine is viewed positively and respected by persons from all racial and social …

Balancing Act: The Impact Of Feminine Expression, Name, Image And Likeness (Nil) On The Mental Health Of Female College Athletes, Sedaria Lanora Williams

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Female college athletes navigate multi-faceted pressures at the intersection of gender, race, finances, and athletic identity. However, their lived experiences remain understudied. This qualitative study examined how feminine expression and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) financial pressures intersected to impact the mental health of Division I female college athletes. Guided by a hermeneutic phenomenological framework and grounded in Brewer et al.’s (1993) Athletic Identity Theory and Crenshaw’s (1989) Intersectionality Theory, data was collected through semi-structured virtual interviews with eight participants representing a range of sports and racial backgrounds. The thematic analysis followed Braun and Clarke’s (2006) six-phase model which yielded …

Regulating Dogs Or Protecting Industry? A Critical Analysis On The Animal Welfare Act And The Federal Oversight Of Commercial Dog Breeding In The United States, Ava Knight '26

Honor Scholar Theses

To evaluate whether existing federal laws adequately protect the welfare of dogs, this research relies on publicly available inspection records and enforcement data from the United States Department of Agriculture and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA, APHIS), federal oversight reports from the United States Department of Agriculture and Office of Inspector General (USDA, OIG), and data collected by animal welfare organizations including Humane World for Animals and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). These sources expose how current regulations function in practice and reveal gaps in oversight that allow harmful breeding conditions to …

Plastics, Microplastics, And The Gut Microbiome: Restoring Scientific Communication To Fight For Public Health, Benjamin Sanders '26

Honor Scholar Theses

Over the course of eight years from 2016 to 2024, a study by Nature Medicine found that the concentration of plastics in the brain increased by 50%. Even samples from patients with a documented dementia diagnosis showed a greater accumulation of microplastics (Nihart, 2025). In one of the most protected regions of our body, microplastics have made themselves known. In one of the most exposed regions of the human body, the story is no different. With the emergence of gut microbiome science and understanding, researchers are just beginning to discover the unique interplay between the microbiota of our gastrointestinal tract …

Research Nexus : Volume 36 – 2026, Office Of Research And Graduate Studies

Office of Research and Graduate Studies

• Researcher Spotlight
• Research Milestones & News
• Capacity Building Initiatives
• NIH Updates and Other Resources
• Explore New Funding Opportunities

Luminance-Based Mentally-Generated Images Indicate Pupillary Transformation In Novel Method Of Communication For Non-Verbal Patients, Anna Pak

Honors Theses

Can the luminance level of mentally generated images affect pupil dilation? The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether mental images in the brain can produce a physiological reaction in pupil dilations specifically. The hypothesis is that if a participant mentally generates images of differing luminance levels, then the pupils will either dilate or constrict accordingly. While this study achieved no statistical significance, it should be noted that further research and advancement of the protocol used in this study can potentially be used for non-verbal medical patients as a new means of communication that is easily accessible.

Facilitators And Barriers To Mobile Health Unit Implementation: A Qualitative-Dominant Mixed Methods Study Exploring Staff Perspectives And Service Outreach, Kelsey Hardin

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Background: Health disparities are linked to rising healthcare costs in the United States, particularly related to healthcare accessibility. Mobile Health Units (MHUs) have proven to be an effective intervention in reducing barriers to healthcare services, for example, providing early access to prenatal care, thus reducing infant mortality rates. This study focused on the facilitators and barriers to implementing an MHU program, based on staff perspectives and service outreach, to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

Methods: This study employed a qualitative-dominant mixed-methods research design. Data was collected through interviews to assess staff perspectives. Secondary data analysis of quantitative data was …

Fast-Food Consumption And Metabolic Syndrome Risk In African Children And Adolescents, Norkinsha Willis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Childhood obesity and excessive fast-food intake represent a significant public health concern among African American children. Grounded in the social-ecological model, this quantitative, cross-sectional study examined whether frequency of fast-food or pizza meal consumption and reliance on low-cost food was associated with total cholesterol (mg/dL) and waist circumference among African American children and adolescents aged 6–15 years while controlling for key sociodemographic factors (age, gender, parental education status, and annual household income). Secondary data from the 2017–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were analyzed (N=184). Descriptive statistics, nonparametric analyses, and a multiple linear regression model were used to analyze …

Cardiovascular Adaptation To Whole-Body Vibration Exercise In Obese Young Adults: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, And Exploratory Analysis Of Sex Differences, Rafiu Okuneye, Abdulkareem Taiwo, Fatai Akinola Apalara, Okechukwu Kingsley Oforka, Isaiah Whenayon Ajoseh, Ogar Emmanuel Ekawu

Indonesian Journal of Research in Physical Education, Sport, and Health

Background: Obesity is strongly associated with hypertension and autonomic dysfunction. Whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE) has been proposed as a low-impact intervention for improving cardiovascular function in obese adults, but sex-specific responses remain unclear. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of whole-body vibration exercise on blood pressure, autonomic function, and cardiac output in adults with obesity, and to explore potential sex differences in cardiovascular adaptations. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies examining the effects of WBV on systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), heart rate variability (HRV), and …