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Long Noncoding Rna Zfp36l2-As Functions As A Metabolic Modulator To Regulate Muscle Development., Bolin Cai, Manting Ma, Jing Zhang, Shaofen Kong, Zhen Zhou, Zhenhui Li, Bahareldin Ali Abdalla, Haiping Xu, Xiquan Zhang, Raman Akinyanju Lawal, Qinghua Nie

Faculty Research 2022

Skeletal muscle is the largest metabolic organ in the body, and its metabolic flexibility is essential for maintaining systemic energy homeostasis. Metabolic inflexibility in muscles is a dominant cause of various metabolic disorders, impeding muscle development. In our previous study, we found lncRNA ZFP36L2-AS (for "ZFP36L2-antisense transcript") is specifically enriched in skeletal muscle. Here, we report that ZFP36L2-AS is upregulated during myogenic differentiation, and highly expressed in breast and leg muscle. In vitro, ZFP36L2-AS inhibits myoblast proliferation but promotes myoblast differentiation. In vivo, ZFP36L2-AS facilitates intramuscular fat deposition, as well as activates fast-twitch muscle phenotype and induces muscle atrophy. Mechanistically, …

Food For Thought: The Relationship Between Nutrition And Academic Performance, Sarah Freeman

Honors Projects in Science and Technology

Nutrition has been shown to impact the level of cognitive function in individuals. Through the analysis of nutritional diets, this new research will aim to uncover the impact that diet has on cognitive function of Bryant University students by analyzing their ability to perform on a variety of cognitive assessments. This study will provide recommendations to students at Bryant University on what they should eat so they can perform their best academically. This research will also investigate whether Bryant University is offering the best food for students to eat setting them up for success.

Megacystitis-Microcolon-Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome: A Case Report, Kelsey Soppet, Patricia J. Hogan

2022 Pediatric Research Forum Session

MM is a 12-month-old female with history of chronic constipation, megacystitis, muscle weakness and failure to thrive who presented to the pediatric ED for massive abdominal distention in the setting of decreased oral intake. CT revealed severely distended bladder compressing the colon. She was admitted for concerns of dysmotility and chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction. Prior traditional constipation therapies, celiac panel, milk-protein allergy, and Hirschsprung’s workup were negative. Neurologic workup was negative. An upper GI with small bowel follow-through revealed delayed transit constipation. Surgery performed exploratory laparotomy with intraoperative findings of malrotation and markedly dilated colon concerning for colonic pseudo-obstruction. Ladd’s procedure …

Formula Fortification For The Preterm Infant After Discharge From The Nicu, Erin Swieter, Dawn Novak, Kara Mckinney

2022 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Background: Nutrition for the preterm infant following hospital discharge from the NICU varies greatly among institutions, however studies have shown that a high percentage of preterm infants globally have growth values infants, studies have shown that late preterm infants have higher mineral requirements than term infants and nutritional requirements of late preterm infants is also greater than that of term infants. While human milk and breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life, preterm and late preterm infants are likely to require fortification to promote growth and development after leaving the hospital.

Objective: To anonymously survey pediatric healthcare …

A Potpourri Of Ingested Foreign Bodies At Unm From January To March 2022, Rasha A. Elmaoued, Razan Alkhouri, Richardo Castillo, Rajmohan Dharmarai, Pankaj Vohra

2022 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Introduction:

Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a clinical challenge in children. Most are accidental and occur in children under 6 years. Guidelines published in 2015 by the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) aid in the management decision-making process. We present cases of pediatric FB ingestion at UNMH between January and March 2022 and management for each case.

Cases:

Case 1: A 9-year-old boy swallowed a heart-shaped pendant. Two days after being found in the stomach, it passed to the colon without intervention.

Case 2: A 5-year-old boy swallowed 17 Buckyball magnets found in the rectum …

How Corrective Lens Choices Are Associated With The Self-Esteem Of College Students, Margaret Neenan

Honors Projects

If you wear glasses or contacts, which one do you wear more often, and why? How Corrective Lens Choices are Associated with the Self-Esteem of College Students is an observational study on 1) how corrective lens choices are associated with the self-esteem of college students, and 2) how do factors such as gender, ethnicity, finances, insurance, recreational and occupational use, or lens options recommended to a patient impact an individual’s choice of corrective lenses. The observational study shows that there is no significant difference in the self-esteem of college students who wore a specific corrective lens more often. However, research …

Exploring Psychological And Situational Factors That Influence Female College Students' Participation In Oral Sex, Margaret Bergeron

Dissertations

Although sexually transmitted infections (STI) are not officially reported via the route of transmission, the CDC (2016) reports that individuals who provide fellatio have the highest risk of oral transmission of a STI. Therefore, females who engage in fellatio are at risk for acquiring a STI. The majority of research studies on young adult heterosexual female sexual activities primarily focus on vaginal sex and the associated risks of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Limited research exists on the oral sex behaviors of female college students and their understanding of the risk for contracting an STI through fellatio. The purpose of …

What Explained Nonprofit Organizations’ Satisfaction With Volunteer Retention During The Covid-19 Pandemic?, Suzanna R. Windon, Daniel Robotham, Ann Echols

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate nonprofit organizations’ satisfaction with volunteer retention during the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants were 74 nonprofit organizations’ leaders who participated in the online survey. The response rate was 10.6%. We found that the overall mean score for satisfaction with organizational retention of volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic was 3.50 (SD = .98), and the importance of volunteer management practices was 3.52 (SD = .96). Most nonprofit organizations were proactive (38.8%) and reacted promptly (52.2%) while addressing the organizations’ response to the pandemic. Approximately 10.3% of the variation in satisfaction with organizational retention …

A Scoping Study Of United States Extension Professional Competencies, Joseph L. Donaldson, Rose Vaughan

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

This scoping study aimed to answer the question: What is known from existing research studies about the major competencies required of Extension professionals? Scoping studies are characterized by searching the literature to summarize major concepts on a research topic, and they are valuable as they show evidence for the major concepts. This study was limited to research studies of United States’ Extension professionals. The major conclusion from the scoping study is that existing research studies have yielded a rich literature base regarding Extension professional competencies. This scoping study identified 15 Extension professional competency domains: communication, diversity and cultural competence, flexibility, …

Examining The Perspectives And Experiences Of Nutrition Educators Working With Clients In Substance Use Recovery Settings, Cora Teets, Paula Plonski, Omolola A. Adedokun, Heather Norman-Burgdolf

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Substance use disorder (SUD) is one of the most detrimental health, social, and economic problems in the United States. Limited studies suggest providing tailored nutrition education during SUD treatment correlates with positive recovery outcomes. The University of Kentucky Nutrition Education Program conducted two focus group sessions to explore and determine educators’ instructional and programmatic needs who deliver nutrition education to clients in substance use recovery throughout Kentucky. The study team identified four emerging themes and several subthemes related to Nutrition Education Program educators working with clientele in recovery. The four emerging themes included: (1) current experiences working with the audience, …

Unifying Multi-State Efforts Through A Nationally Coordinated Extension Diabetes Program, Laura E. Balis, Shari Gallup, Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Julie Harker Buck, Pam Daniels, Daniel T. Remley, Lisa Graves, Margaret Jenkins, Gayle Price

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

The Cooperative Extension System translates research to practice and “brings the University to the people” throughout the U.S. However, the system suffers from program duplication and is challenged to scale-out effective programs. One program, Dining with Diabetes (DWD), stands out for its dissemination to multiple states. DWD is a community-based program aimed at improving diabetes management, nutrition, and physical activity behaviors. DWD was coordinated through a national working group and implemented by state Extension systems. A pragmatic, quasi-experimental study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the national coordination model and the overall impact of DWD. Four states reported data …

Vol.49 N.39 April 21st 2022, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Parenting Education For Low-Income Job Seekers: A Mixed-Methods Analysis Of The Parenting With Love And Logic Program, Bryan Spuhler, Jacob A. Esplin, Kay Bradford, Brian J. Higginbotham

Faculty Publications

Although the principles and strategies outlined in Cline and Fay’s (1990) Parenting with Love and Logic have been the foundation for several parent and educator training curricula over the last 30 years, there has been a dearth of empirical research to evaluate these programs (Fay, 2012). Prior research has documented the impact of cumulative family risk factors on parenting skills and child outcomes (Repetti et al., 2002, 2012), but few studies have examined the impact of parenting education courses within unemployed, low-income families. This study investigates perceived parental efficacy across the four program domains of connection, autonomy, regulation, and parental …

High Level Of Persister Frequency In Clinical Staphylococcal Isolates, Sarita Manandhar, Anjana Singh, Ajit Varma, Shanti Pandey, Neeraj Shrivastava

Faculty Publications

Staphylococcus aureus is a notorious human pathogen that causes often lethal systemic conditions that are mostly medical device associated biofilm infections. Similarly, coagulase negative staphylococci are emerging as leading pathogen for nosocomial infections owing to their ability to form biofilm on implanted medical equipment. Chronic in nature, these infections are difficult to treat. Such recalcitrance of these infections is caused mainly due to the presence of persister cells, which exhibit transient yet extreme tolerance to antibiotics. Despite tremendous clinical significance, there is lack of studies on persister cells formation among clinical bacterial isolates. Considering the importance of factors influencing persister …

205 -- The Effects Of A Ketogenic Diet On Alcohol Consumption In A Mouse Model, Julia Hoyt, Edwin Hugh, Tucker Landwehr, Julie Perrone

GREAT Day Posters

Ketogenic diets are characterized by a reduction in carbohydrates and relative increase in the proportions of proteins and fats. Research on the ketogenic diet (KD) as a potential treatment option for many conditions such as Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) are currently being studied. Binge drinking, intermittent and heavy use of alcohol, is associated with increased problem and risk-taking behaviors, and is often a precursor of AUD. Therefore, a non-invasive diet-based therapeutic intervention to reduce binge drinking could be useful. In the present study, we aimed to investigate if introduction of KD will decrease alcohol consumption in mice. The hypothesis was …

Food Insecurity Of Community College Students: Addressing Barriers To Improve Persistence And Retention, Erin M. Van Egmond

Masters Projects

Food insecurity is a non-academic barrier that must be considered when determining factors affecting students’ persistence and retention in college. Through the literature reviewed, food insecurity of community college students and the impact and barriers they face is explored in detail. The proposed solution addresses the stigma and lack of awareness regarding food insecurity resources available on campuses. Targeted communication with all students at the start of each semester will allow individuals to assess their level of food security. Depending on the level of food security, a targeted communication plan will follow providing information on resources available. Faculty and staff …

Parenting Education For Low-Income Job Seekers: A Mixed-Methods Analysis Of The Parenting With Love And Logic Program, Bryan Spuhler, Jacob A. Esplin, Kay Bradford, Brian J. Higginbotham

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Although the principles and strategies outlined in Cline and Fay’s (1990) Parenting with Love and Logic have been the foundation for several parent and educator training curricula over the last 30 years, there has been a dearth of empirical research to evaluate these programs (Fay, 2012). Prior research has documented the impact of cumulative family risk factors on parenting skills and child outcomes (Repetti et al., 2002, 2012), but few studies have examined the impact of parenting education courses within unemployed, low-income families. This study investigates perceived parental efficacy across the four program domains of connection, autonomy, regulation, and parental …

Exploring Models Of Local Food Procurement In Farm To Early Care And Education Programs, Dara Bloom, Kathryn Boys, Rebecca C. Shisler, Rebecca Dunning, Caroline Hundley, David Yates

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

No abstract provided.

Food Retailers’ Perspectives On Pilot Program Strategies To Promote Healthy Eating In Snap Participants, Morgan Bahl Szczepaniak, Lyndi Buckingham-Schutt, Ruth Litchfield, Sarah L. Francis

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Food retailers are key stakeholders in the development, implementation, and effectiveness of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) nutrition pilot programs. Qualitative interviews were conducted to gather insight from food retailers regarding the feasibility of proposed strategies to improve food choices among SNAP participants. Two corporate and six local-level food retailer managers were identified for interviews based on SNAP participation, rural- urban code, and type of food retail settings in the selected counties. Qualitative thematic analysis was performed by four research team members, and themes were identified via consensus. Marketing, incentive, and disincentive program models were well-received, while restriction and stocking …

Evaluating Fidelity To The National Extension Dining With Diabetes Program: Challenges And Opportunities, Laura E. Balis, Bailey Houghtaling, Julie Harker Buck

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

The objective of this study was to evaluate fidelity to the Dining with Diabetes (DWD) program. Data were gathered cross-sectionally in 2019 using class profile forms (i.e., checklists) containing items reflecting the core components of DWD: delivery personnel, curriculum, hands-on cooking, and goal setting. Fidelity was calculated as the proportion of core components completed as intended. Educators (N = 9) completed class profile forms for 10 complete DWD programs (i.e., all four classes). Fidelity to components of completed DWD programs and individual DWD classes was high (over 70% in each category). Overall, fidelity was high, and adaptations reported likely did …

082 -- Turning Geneseo-Area Leftover Into Sustainable Meals, Natsuki Takata

GREAT Day Posters

This January, I began a community-based enterprise to promote food justice and climate action by making a space where people can communicate with food suppliers and get inspired to cook sustainably. In the U.S., 30-40% of food supplies go unconsumed every year. In New York State, 41.3 % of these come from residential areas and 15.4% from farms. Conducting interviews with local farmers around Geneseo, I found that small farms lack the labor force to sell their excess produce while consumers including students desire access to healthier meals. In order to address this gap, I am creating a social enterprise: …

Meal Timing, Meal Frequency And Metabolic Syndrome, Fatema Alkhulaifi, Charles Darkoh

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Individuals with metabolic syndrome have increased risk for developing health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Modifiable risk factors, such as exercise and diet, are key components in the prevention and control of metabolic syndrome. Specifically, dietary patterns and habits are extremely successful in controlling more than one of the metabolic syndrome risk factors. Meal timing and frequency have been associated with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and other chronic conditions. However, there is limited evidence linking metabolic syndrome to meal timing and meal frequency. This review summarizes and discusses how meal timing and frequency impact metabolic outcomes in adults.

Citizenship Matters: Non-Citizen Covid-19 Mortality Disparities In New York And Los Angeles, Jason A. Douglas, Georgiana Bostean, Angel Miles Nash, Emmanuel B. John, Lawrence M. Brown, Andrew M. Subica

Health Sciences and Kinesiology Faculty Articles

U.S. non-citizen residents are burdened by inequitable access to socioeconomic resources, potentially placing them at heightened risk of COVID-19-related disparities. However, COVID-19 impacts on non-citizens are not well understood. Accordingly, the current study investigated COVID-19 mortality disparities within New York (NYC) and Los Angeles (LAC) to test our hypothesis that areas with large proportions of non-citizens will have disproportionately high COVID-19 mortality rates. We examined ecological associations between March 2020–January 2021 COVID-19 mortality rates (per 100,000 residents) and percent non-citizens (using ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTA) for NYC and City/Community units of analysis for LAC) while controlling for sociodemographic factors. …

Implementation Of One-On-One Activities Aimed At Improving Residents Phq9 Scores And Overall Quality Of Life, Margo Achterkirch, Isaac Burgess, Hailey Enneking, Taysha Grinnell, Kate Kokesh, Megan Simonet

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

In long term care facilities, due to the increased amount of isolation and restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the PHQ-9 scores (depression) amongst the geriatric population. Isolation from their families, friends, group activities and other residents was shown to have major effects on their mental health. Throughout our time spent working with residents in the long-term care setting, we focused on the improvement of the residents' mental health and improving their quality of life. It is proven that if someone has good social interactions with other people, then they are more likely to live …

Perceived Stress, Cortisol, Breath Hydrogen, And Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Consumption Of Gluten And Inulin In Adults With And Without Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Shelby Stovern, Linnea Metelmann, Jessica Milstroh

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

Perceived Stress, Cortisol, Breath Hydrogen, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Consumption of Gluten and Inulin in Adults With and Without Irritable Bowel Syndrome. S.L. Stovern, L.P. Metelmann, J.R. Milstroh, and A.L. Evenson, PhD., RDN, CFS. Nutrition Department. College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, Saint Joseph, MN.

Background: Stress is often thought to play a role in breath hydrogen and gastrointestinal symptoms.

Objective: Investigate the relationship between cortisol, perceived stress, breath hydrogen, and gastrointestinal symptoms after consumption of gluten and inulin in those with and without IBS.

Methods: A randomized, controlled crossover design was conducted with 24 non-IBS and 14 IBS participants. …

Differences In Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Stress, And Lifestyle Factors In Adults With And Without Irritable Bowel Syndrome After Consumption Of Gluten And Inulin, Shelby Stovern, Codi Zwack, Austin Windsperger, Linnea Metelmann, Grace Johnson, Elissa Rooney, Jessica Milstroh

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

Background: Gluten and inulin type fibers have been shown to impact satiety, breath hydrogen, GI symptoms, and properties of different food products. Stress is often thought to play a role in breath hydrogen and gastrointestinal symptoms. Additional lifestyle factors are often related to increased GI symptoms including fiber consumption, increased high-intensity exercise, higher rates of anxiety, and disrupted sleep behaviors. Furthermore, individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often display differences in GI symptoms based on consumption of gluten and inulin and lifestyle factors.

Objective: The objective of this panel will be to describe the findings from a year-long study examining …

April 21, 2022, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

The Impact Of Gluten And Inulin On Sensory Attributes, Breath Hydrogen, Gastrointestinal Symptoms, And Satiety In Healthy Adults, Codi Zwack, Katie Brewer, Lydia Anderson

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

Background: Gluten and inulin type fibers have been shown to impact satiety, breath hydrogen, GI symptoms, and properties of different food products.

Objective: To investigate the effects of gluten and inulin on sensory attributes, breath hydrogen, GI symptoms, and satiety in healthy individuals.

Methods: A randomized, controlled crossover design was conducted with 24 healthy adults (ages 18-39). Fasted subjects consumed a 16 oz. low FODMAP smoothie as the control. Treatment smoothies consisted of the low FODMAP base and either gluten (5g) or inulin (5g). Breath hydrogen measures were taken at baseline (0), 1, 2, and 3, hours. Subjective GI symptoms …

Examination Of Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Stress, And Lifestyle Factors With The Consumption Of Gluten And Inulin In Healthy Adults, Shelby Stovern, Codi Zwack, Austin Windsperger, Decorah Meyer-Iverson, Katie Brewer, Lydia Anderson, Elissa Rooney

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

Background: Gluten and inulin type fibers have been shown to impact satiety, breath hydrogen, GI symptoms, and properties of different food products. Stress is often thought to play a role in breath hydrogen and gastrointestinal symptoms. Additional lifestyle factors are often related to increased GI symptoms including fiber consumption, increased high-intensity exercise, higher rates of anxiety, and disrupted sleep behaviors.

Objective: The objective of this panel will be to describe the findings from a year-long study examining the impact of consumption of gluten and inulin (a FODMAP) on sensory attributes, satiety, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, breath hydrogen, perceived stress, cortisol levels, …

Dietary Supplement Used Among Americans, Okiki Adegboro, Akeisha Belgrave

Harrisburg University Research Symposium: Highlighting Research, Innovation, & Creativity

This project is to show the intake of vitamins before and after the pandemic among Americans. To get this information, I made a survey with a sample size of 100 people, and the questions that were asked were; "What is your gender?" Do you take vitamins? "How often do you take vitamins?" "Types of vitamins?" Age group? and "Did your use of vitamins grow due to the pandemic?. (Class Project)