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Effect Of Bromoform And Linseed Oil On Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Stored Beef Manure, Andrew Ortiz Balsero, Mara Zelt, Amy Millmier Schmidt, Miguel Fudolig, Daniel N. Miller

Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

Emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide – potent greenhouse gases - from stored beef feedlot manure are a significant concern relative to climate change. Research on methane reduction strategies for enteric emissions has identified the application of organic additives, such as bromoform and linseed oil, to ruminant diets as potential solutions for reducing enteric emissions and pathogenic bacteria in excreted manure. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of bromoform and linseed oil on greenhouse gas emissions from beef feedlot manure, and on E. coli concentration in beef cattle manure, during a 5-week storage period. …

Advanced Analytical Method Development: From Highly-Enrolled Classroom To Data-Intensive Proteomics, Laxmi Sinduri Vuppala

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In analytical chemistry, method development is key to identifying, separating, and quantifying chemical components of interest systems. The chemical aspects are fundamental to understanding the subject of any analytical system, whether in academic research, industry, or government. These methodologies serve as a bridge between the classroom, where students are taught to be curious and enlightened, and research, where one strives to contribute. The Ph.D. dissertation integrates advanced methodologies in basic and applied research and advanced instrumentation, but the core criteria for validation remain the same. As part of chemical education curriculum development, a large cohort of undergraduates performed two gas …

Performance Of Machine Learning Classifiers In Classifying Stunting Among Under-Five Children In Zambia, Obvious Nchimunya Chilyabanyama, Roma Chilengi, Roma Chilengi, Michelo Simuyandi, Caroline C. Chisenga, Masuzyo Chirwa, Kalongo Hamusonde, Rakesh Kumar Saroj, Najeeha Talat Iqbal, Innocent Ngaruye

Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

Stunting is a global public health issue. We sought to train and evaluate machine learning (ML) classification algorithms on the Zambia Demographic Health Survey (ZDHS) dataset to predict stunting among children under the age of five in Zambia. We applied Logistic regression (LR), Random Forest (RF), SV classification (SVC), XG Boost (XgB) and Naïve Bayes (NB) algorithms to predict the probability of stunting among children under five years of age, on the 2018 ZDHS dataset. We calibrated predicted probabilities and plotted the calibration curves to compare model performance. We computed accuracy, recall, precision and F1 for each machine learning algorithm. …

Microbial Ecology Of The Invasive Plant Kudzu (Pueraria Montana Var. Lobata) In The Southeast United States: Toward A Framework Of Integrative Weed Management, Maryam Shahrtash

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

One unrealized aspect of invasive plant management is the incorporation of plant-microbe and microbe-microbe interactions, including utilization of microorganisms as biocontrol agents. While the development of such an ecological approach is in its infancy, I argue that incorporation of microbes into management plans should be a priority for the development of more sustainable tools for invasive plant control and incorporation into integrative pest management programs. Fungal endophytes, fungal species that live within a plant but do not negatively impact plant fitness or functions, are a major component of the plant microbiome. Kudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata) is a dominant, abundant, …

Effects Of 12-Week Gait Retraining On The Morphology Of Medial Gastrocnemius, Chuyi Zhang, Liqin Deng, Xini Zhang, Weijie Fu

ISBS Proceedings Archive

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 12-week gait retraining on the morphological properties of medial gastrocnemius. Thirty-four male habitual rearfoot strike runners were recruited and randomized divided into gait training group and control group. The medial gastrocnemius morphological properties were measured using an ultrasound device before and after training. A two-way repeated measures ANOVA (group × time) was used for analysis. The significance level was set as 0.05. The results found that after 12-week gait retraining, there was no significant group main effect and interaction effect for all parameters. A main effect of time was …

The Road To 2024 Olympic Gold Medal: A Case Report Of Three Elite Beach Volleyball Players, Alexandre Medeiros, Karla De Jesus, Francisco Oliveira Neto, Lucas Palermo, Geovanne Messias

ISBS Proceedings Archive

The anthropometrics, limbs maximum isometric force and jump performance in beach-volleyball players were described. Three female elite beach volleyball players selected to participate in the 2022 World Championships Circuit were recruited to participate in the study. Body composition, squat, supine, and rowing isometric maximal force, and power test, squat, and countermovement jumps were measured. Body fat percentage varied between 13 and 24.2%. Squat, supine and rowing isometric force (N) presented median (M) and interquartile ranges (IQR) of 145 (128, 186.6), 40 (33, 66.75) and 65.2 (57.6, 76,6). The height (cm), absolute (W) and relative power (W/kg) M and IQR range …

Examining The Intra- And Inter-Day Reliability Of The Vald Humantrak For Range Of Motion Of The Shoulder In Fixed- And Free-Range Conditions, Ayden Mccarthy, Tim Doyle, Jodie A. Wills, Jordan Andersen, Gavin K. Lenton

ISBS Proceedings Archive

The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability of the VALD HumanTrak system for estimating shoulder range of motion in the sagittal and frontal planes. Intra- and inter-day reliability was assessed during fixed- and free-range shoulder movements. ICC ranged from good to excellent for abduction (0.753 - 0.959) and flexion (0.868 - 0.975) and poor to good for adduction (0.417 - 0.893) and extension (0.443 - 0.757). The VALD HumanTrak can be a reliable tool to estimate shoulder range of motion within the same day and across multiple days.

Comparing Tibial Accelerations Between Delivery And Follow-Through Foot Strikes In Cricket Fast Bowling, Daniel J. Epifano, Samuel Ryan, Anthea Clarke, Minh Huynh, Kane J. Middleton

ISBS Proceedings Archive

The kinematics of the fast bowling follow-through are often reported, yet the follow-through is unassessed. This study compared magnitudes of tibial accelerations across the delivery and follow-through foot strikes in fast bowlers. Fifteen sub-elite male fast bowlers performed 24 deliveries during training. Tibial accelerations were measured using tibial-mounted inertial measurement units. Peak tibial acceleration magnitudes were recorded at the foot contacts of the delivery and follow-through strides. A linear mixed model showed statistical significance between foot strike events (p < .001) with the greatest magnitude of tibial acceleration occurring at back foot re-contact. The tibial acceleration peak reported at back foot re-contact may have implications for load quantification and injury risk, therefore representing an important avenue for future fast bowling research.

Box 12, Folder 02 - "...Dr. Montessori's Artistry "(E.M.S.) + Public Lectures [Chapter Iii], Edwin Mortimer Standing

Other Authors and Uncredited Manuscript Fragments, n.d.

No abstract provided.

Sexual Stature Difference Fluctuations In Pre- And Post-Black Death London As An Indicator Of Living Standards, Emily J. Brennan, Sharon Dewitte

Faculty Publications

Objectives: The degree of sexual stature difference (SSD), the ratio of male to female height, is argued to be an indicator of living standards based on evidence that physical growth for males is more sensitive to environmental fluctuations. In a resource-poor environment, the degree of SSD is expected to be relatively low. The aim of this study is to comparatively assess SSD in medieval London in the context of repeated famine events and other environmental stressors before the Black Death (BD) and the improved living conditions that characterized the post-Black Death period.

Methods: To test the hypothesis that a poor …

A Pilot Study Considering Ecoroofs As Therapeutic Landscapes, Olyssa Starry, Arjun Viray, Brenna Park-Egan, Amber Terway, Timothy Oxendahl, Tina Dawn Lillian Burdsall

Sociology Faculty Publications and Presentations

The potential for urban open spaces to convey therapeutic benefits is increasingly substantiated. More work is needed to specifically consider how low impact designs to manage stormwater such as ecoroofs perform in this context. Here, we report on a pilot study addressing: (1) factors determining whether a hospital has an ecoroof, and (2) how ecoroofs might convey therapeutic benefits. We utilized a mixed methods approach which encompassed phone interviews of hospital ecoroof managers as well as analysis of national hospital databases. We also conducted a local case study which compared cortisol samples and stress indicators from patients, staff, and caregivers …

Redbird Buzz Episode 6: Abe Lopez-Brown '12, July 19, 2022, Rachel Kobus, Abe Lopez-Brown

Redbird Buzz (2022-2025)

Entrepreneur Abe Lopez-Bowen ’12 joins Redbird Buzz to discuss his experiences as a student at Illinois State and his career path after graduation. Lopez-Bowen talks about his human-focused, heart-forward approach to management and business, how former Illinois State president Dr. Larry Dietz advised him during a crucial moment of self-reflection, and how his experience as a student shaped his approach to his personal and professional life.

Provider Knowledge And Experience In Care, Management, And Education Of Pediatric Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome., Jordan T. Jones, William R. Black

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

No abstract provided.

Allelopathy: An Eco-Friendly Approach To Control Palmer Amaranth Using Allelopathic Sweetpotato, Varsha Singh, Worlanyo Segbefia, Mary Gracen Fuller, Mark W. Shankle, Callie J. Morris, Stephen L. Meyers, Te-Ming Tseng

Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Faculty Publications

Palmer amaranth (PA) is one of the major weeds in sweetpotato reducing its quantity and quality. The widespread and repeated use of chemical herbicides has led PA to develop resistance for such chemicals. In addition, chemical herbicides are incompatible with the organic production system. It is imperative to find sustainable weed management strategies to provide weed control suitable for organic cultivation and detain the development of herbicide-resistant weeds under conventional crop production. In the present study, seventeen sweetpotato varieties were screened for their allelopathic (weed-suppressing) effect on the growth of PA. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse using a …

Widows And Their Information Seeking Behaviour In South -Western Nigeria, Oluremi Adenike Abiolu Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated information seeking-behaviour of 109 widows in south-western Nigeria, with a questionnaire, using mainly snowball and purposive sampling techniques. Findings reveal that respondents were economically and educationally weak and their information needs hinge mainly on finance, children’s education and training, counselling, family and personal health. They use sources including radio, children, mobile phone, church members and television when seeking for information. Factors motivating the use of information sources include ease of finding information, convenience, familiarity, relevance, and nearness for purposes of educating and training their children, personal work, running family matters, health, and carrying on successfully with widowhood. …

Durvalumab As Monotherapy And In Combination Therapy In Patients With Lymphoma Or Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: The Fusion Nhl 001 Trial, C Casulo, A Santoro, G Cartron, Et Al

Peninsula Medical School

Background Studies suggest that immune checkpoint inhibitors may represent a promising strategy for boosting immune responses and improving the antitumor activity of standard therapies in patients with relapsed/refractory hematologic malignancies. Aims Phase 1/2 FUSION NHL 001 was designed to determine the safety and efficacy of durvalumab, an anti-programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) antibody, combined with standard-of-care therapies for lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Methods and Results The primary endpoints were to determine the recommended phase 2 dose of the drugs used in combination with durvalumab (durvalumab was administered at the previously recommended dose of 1500 mg every 4 weeks) …

The Protective Effects Of Influenza Vaccination In Elderly Patients With Breast Cancer In Taiwan: A Real-World Evidence-Based Study, Szu-Yuan Wu, Ho-Jui Tung, Kuang-Hua Huang, Chiachi Bonnie Lee Lee, Tung-Han Tsai, Yu-Chia Chang

Health Policy & Community Health: Faculty Publications

In elderly patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer, clarity is lacking regarding the effects of influenza vaccines, particularly on clinical outcomes. This study conducted two nationwide, population-based, and propensity score-matched cohorts to estimate and compare the protective effects of influenza vaccine in elderly women and elderly patients with breast cancer. Data were derived from the National Health Insurance Research Database and Cancer Registry Database. Generalized estimating equations (GEEs) were used to compare outcomes between the vaccinated and unvaccinated cohorts. Adjusted odds ratios (aORs) were used to estimate the relative risks, and stratified analyses in the breast cancer cohort were performed …

Living Situation And Physical Activity In The Covid-19 Pandemic Among American Private University Students, Eduardo Gonzalez Villarreal, Laura S. Kabiri, Cassandra S. Diep, Hedi Y. Perkins, Amanda M. Perkins-Ball, Augusto X. Rodriguez

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 15(4): 1064-1074, 2022. Many university students experienced changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, including potential changes in physical activity (PA) levels and living situation. As PA behaviors in young adulthood help establish life-long habits and future health outcomes, the purpose of this study was to investigate overall change in PA, as well as change in PA due to living situation, among private university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Private university students (n = 109) between 18 and 25 years of age completed an online survey that included the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form. T-tests …

Reaching Across The Globe And To The Stars

Thomas Jefferson University Research Magazine

From maternal health to science in space, Jefferson’s global initiatives are attacking pressing problems through connected learning and investigation.

Research blooms in an interconnected world. Research that is open to the rich knowledge, experience and culture of collaborators across the globe is stronger for it. Thomas Jefferson University is building international partnerships to tackle health disparities and innovations in medicine, and to broaden access and opportunities that have lasting impact. Read about Jefferson’s global footprint.

A Comparative Metabolomics Approach For Egyptian Mango Fruits Classification Based On Uv And Uplc/Ms And In Relation To Its Antioxidant Effect, Mohamed Farag, Amr Abdelwareth, Ahmed Zayed, Tarek Eissa

Faculty Journal Articles

No abstract provided.

Domains Of Vulnerability, Resilience, Health Habits, And Mental And Physical Health For Health Disparities Research, Rebecca M. Wolfe, Katie Beck-Felts, Brianna Speakar, William D. Spaulding

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications

Health disparities associated with severe mental illness (SMI) have become a major public health concern. The disparities are not directly due to the SMI. They involve the same leading causes of premature death as in the general population. The causes of the disparities are therefore suspected to reflect differences in health-related behavior and resilience. As with other problems associated with SMI, studying non-clinical populations at risk for future onset provides important clues about pathways, from vulnerability to unhealthy behavior and compromised resilience, to poor health and reduced quality of life. The purpose of this study was to identify possible pathways …

Sizing Up Cover Crop Seeding Rates, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Maintaining Yoga Practice For Diabetes Control And Prevention, Gina K. Alexander

Dissertations

Type 2 diabetes mellitus affects millions of individuals, representing a vast burden of disease for the national health care system. Yoga practice has demonstrated potential for diabetes control and prevention, yet few yoga-based studies explore factors affecting maintenance of yoga practice over time.

The purpose of this study was to explore factors influencing the maintenance of yoga practice over time, to clarify the relationship between the social environment and yoga practice, and to examine the influence of a yoga intervention over time on the physical activity of adults with or at risk for type 2 diabetes.

Assessment Of Vitamin D Among Male Adolescents And Young Adults Hospitalized With Eating Disorders, Jason M. Nagata, Anna Grandis, Paola Bojorquez-Ramirez, Anthony Nguyen, Amanda E. Downey, Kyle T. Ganson, Khushi P. Patel, Vanessa I. Machen, Sara M. Buckelew, Andrea K. Garber

Publications

PURPOSE: Medical complications of eating disorders in males are understudied compared to females, as is the case of vitamin D deficiency. The aim of this study was to assess vitamin D levels among male and female adolescents and young adults hospitalized for medical complications of eating disorders. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed electronic medical records of patients aged 9-25 years (N = 565) admitted to the University of California, San Francisco Eating Disorders Program for medical instability, between May 2012 and August 2020. Serum vitamin D (25-hydroxy) level was assessed at admission as was history of prior calcium, vitamin D, or …

Can Variables From The Electronic Health Record Identify Delirium At Bedside?, Ariba Khan, Kayla Heslin, Michelle Simpson, Michael L. Malone

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

Delirium, a common and serious disorder in older hospitalized patients, remains underrecognized. While several delirium predictive models have been developed, only a handful have focused on electronic health record (EHR) data. This prospective cohort study of older inpatients (≥ 65 years old) aimed to determine if variables within our health system’s EHR could be used to identify delirium among hospitalized patients at the bedside. Trained researchers screened daily for delirium using the 3-minute diagnostic Confusion Assessment Method (3D-CAM). Patient demographic and clinical variables were extracted from the EHR. Among 408 participants, mean age was 75 years, 60.8% were female, and …

Is Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Effective At Controlling Hypertension In African American Patients? A Clin-Iq, Rebecca Nye, Wilhelm Lehmann, Deborah Simpson

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

African Americans are disproportionately affected by hypertension, a modifiable contributor to multiple chronic diseases and premature death. Primary care physicians play an important role in hypertension control. Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) is an evidence-based method for confirming diagnosis and monitoring hypertension over time. Some studies have found that HBPM may lead to clinically relevant reductions in blood pressure when combined with additional interventions, but few studies have focused specifically on African American populations. Evidence of effectiveness could increase clinical recommendation of HBPM. This clinical inquiry examined whether HBPM improves blood pressure control in African Americans with uncontrolled hypertension. Reviewed …

Oaks In The Landscape, Sheriden M. Hansen, Jaydee Gunnell, Andra Emmertson

All Current Publications

Oak trees (Quercus sp.) are generally a tough, drought tolerant, and beautiful addition to Utah landscapes. There are roughly 450 known species of oak, with about 60 cultivars that are native to North America. Oaks are known for slow growth, sturdiness, and easy care and can be used to create a focal point and ornamental interest in the landscape. This fact sheet reviews recommended cultivars for the Intermountain West and how to grow them, including site selection and preparation, planting and spacing, irrigation, and addressing challenges such as weeds, fertilization, pruning, and diseases and pests.

Individual, Child, And Socioeconomic Factors: Effects On Custody Litigation, Natalie Elizabeth Fischer

Theses and Dissertations

Given that the United States has one of the highest divorce rates in the world, it is imperative to determine affects it may have on the population, as well as associated events linked to the divorce process (Kennedy & Ruggles, 2014; Kreider & Fields, 2002). One such event is that of custody decisions in the divorcing family, as children’s time and placements need to be secured amidst the change. Although there are many different custody arrangement types, one of the most discussed is that of physical custody and how it is determined by courts. There are many variables considered by …

Development Of A Non-Dairy Yogurt Alternative Using High Protein Brown And White Rice Flour, Anita Morris

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

There is a great demand for plant-based yogurt alternatives (YAs) due to societal prevalence of milk sensitivities and allergies as well as some consumers abstaining from animal-derived products. Producing YAs from rice flour has considerable potential because (1) rice is not a major food allergen, (2) using rice flour is more economical compared to plant milks, the main ingredient in commercially available YAs, and (3) there are no rice-based yogurt alternatives in today’s marketplace. The overall goals of this study were to develop probiotic YAs from brown and white rice flours, and to evaluate their storage stability, probiotic’s survival in …

Alumnus Makes Major Gifts To Help Fulfill Vision, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

John Covert provides support to kitchen renovation, Ole Miss athletics