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Summer 2024 Gsbms Alumni Connections, New York Medical College

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

• Kenneth Theobalds To Be Honored at NYMC’s Annual Golf Tournament
• NYMC Honors the Class of 2024 at 165th Commencement Ceremonies
• NYMC Opens New Online Store
• Founder's Dinner 2024
• Days of Giving Raises $331,271 for Student Scholarships
• 35th Annual Graduate Student Research Forum Showcases Groundbreaking Research
• NYMC and Regeneron Debut Neighborhood Science Seminar Series
• Dr. Mitchell Cairo Secures $2.6M FDA Grant for Infant CMV Infection Research
• NYMC Hosts 10th Annual Drs. Gabor and Harriette Kaley Endowed Lecture
• Physiology Research Symposium Spotlights Wide Array of Topics
• NYMC Reflects on the Legacy of Medicine During the Holocaust for Yom Hashoah
• Student Spotlight: Meet …

Swosu Fact Book Summer 2024, Joel Harrel Kendall, Diane Fitzsimmons, Kelsi Burghardt

Fact Books

Starting in 2024SU, Southwestern Oklahoma State University will produce a Summer Fact Book, which will provide information on enrollment, student demographics, and academic programs for the summer semester. The report is designed to help faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders better understand the student body and university trends. The data analyzed for this report was collected on the 5^th day of each summer semester 2015 through 2024.

Secondary Production And Biomass In Mussel Assemblages Relate To Species Richness And Stream Size But Not Life History, Jonathan W. Lopez, Carla L. Atkinson, Angela K. Burrow, Garrett W. Hopper, Wendell R. Haag

Faculty Publications

Increases in species richness with habitat area (species–area relationship, or SAR) and increases in ecosystem function with species richness (biodiversity–ecosystem functioning, or BEF) are widely studied ecological patterns. Incorporating functional trait analysis into assemblage datasets may help clarify interpretations of SAR and BEF relationships in natural ecological systems. For example, life history theory can be used to make predictions about what species are most important in generating ecosystem function given a certain set of environmental conditions. We used quantitative assemblage data for freshwater mussels at nine sites in western Alabama, USA, to test for SAR and BEF relationships. At each …

Wood Ducks And Hooded Mergansers As Interspecific Brood Parasites: An Evaluation Of Parasitic Egg Survival, Dylan L. Bakner, Kevin M. Ringelman, Larry A. Reynolds, Richard M. Kaminski, Scott E. Stephens, J. Brian Davis

Faculty Publications

Conspecific and interspecific brood parasitism are alternate reproductive strategies more pervasive in waterfowl than in any other group of birds. While previous research has measured costs incurred by nest hosts incubating parasitized clutches, few studies have focused on the relative success of parasites. Here, we evaluated the success of wood duck (Aix sponsa) and hooded merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) eggs laid parasitically in Louisiana and Mississippi. We monitored nest boxes, assigned eggs in each nest as host or parasitic, and determined the number of eggs that hatched and failed. Across all study areas (1994–1999 and 2020–2023), we monitored 1750 wood duck …

Wood Duck Nest Survival And Duckling Recruitment Is Minimally Affected By Interspecific Brood Parasitism From Hooded Mergansers And Black-Bellied Whistling-Ducks, Dylan L. Bakner, Kevin M. Ringelman, Larry A. Reynolds

Faculty Publications

In the southeastern United States, wood ducks (Aix sponsa) have historically experienced interspecific brood parasitism (IBP) primarily from hooded mergansers (Lophodytes cucullatus), but the recent northward expansion of black-bellied whistling-ducks (Dendrocygna autumnalis) has added a new complexity to these interactions. We monitored nest boxes in Louisiana to evaluate the influence IBP had on wood duck daily nest survival rate (after, DSR) and duckling recruitment. We monitored 1,295 wood duck nests from 2020−2023 and found 112 (8.7%) were parasitized by hooded mergansers and 148 (11.5%) by whistling-ducks. Parasitic egg-laying by hooded mergansers lowered wood duck DSR, while DSR for nests parasitized …

Toward Concurrent Identification Of Human Activities With A Single Unifying Neural Network Classification: First Step, Andrew Smith, Musa Azeem, Chrisogonas O. Odhiambo, Pamela J. Wright, Hanim E. Diktas, Spencer Upton, Corby K. Martin, Brett Froeliger, Cynthia F. Corbett, Homayoun Valafar

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

The characterization of human behavior in real-world contexts is critical for developing a comprehensive model of human health. Recent technological advancements have enabled wearables and sensors to passively and unobtrusively record and presumably quantify human behavior. Better understanding human activities in unobtrusive and passive ways is an indispensable tool in understanding the relationship between behavioral determinants of health and diseases. Adult individuals (N = 60) emulated the behaviors of smoking, exercising, eating, and medication (pill) taking in a laboratory setting while equipped with smartwatches that captured accelerometer data. The collected data underwent expert annotation and was used to train a …

Potential Effects Of Traffic Noise On Anuran Call Characteristics In Louisiana, Usa During Winter, Jane M. Kunberger, Ty J. Price, Chloe Crawford, Allison A. Vestal-Laborde, Ashley M. Long

Faculty Publications

Urban environments expose wildlife to levels of anthropogenic noise they would not experience in rural areas (e.g., traffic noise), and research suggests that many species adjust their acoustic signals for optimal transmission in urban soundscapes. However, our understanding of anuran (order Anura) responses to noise pollution in urban environments of the southeastern United States is limited, particularly for species that can breed during winter. Our goal was to examine how vocal anuran advertisement call characteristics during winter varied with increasing distance from roadways in bottomland hardwoods of Louisiana, USA. We deployed acoustic recording units at two sites (i.e., rural and …

Isocaloric Replacement Of Ultraprocessed Foods Was Associated With Greater Weight Loss In The Pounds Lost Trial, Qisi Yao, Carolina D. De Araujo, Filippa Juul, Catherine M. Champagne, George A. Bray, Frank M. Sacks, Maya K. Vadiveloo

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Objective: Higher intake of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) is associated with obesity. We examined whether replacing UPFs (NOVA 4) with minimally processed foods and culinary ingredients (NOVA 1 + 2) was associated with differential weight change in this secondary prospective analysis of the Preventing Overweight Using Novel Dietary Strategies (POUNDS) Lost trial. Methods: We estimated percent energy intake (%kcal) from the four NOVA groups using 24-h dietary recalls in a subset of 356 participants. Multivariable-adjusted substitution models examined whether replacing %kcal from UPFs with NOVA 1 + 2 was associated with greater weight, body fat percentage, trunk fat, and waist circumference …

Sleep And Fundamental Movement Skills In Primary Schoolchildren: The React Project, Jean Philippe Chaput, Sara Pereira, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Donald Hedeker, Tiago V. Barreira, Rui Garganta, Cláudio Farias, Fernando Garbeloto, Go Tani, David F. Stodden, José Maia

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Objective: Whether sleep is related to fundamental movement skills (FMS) in the pediatric population is largely unknown. The objective of this study was to examine the association between sleep characteristics (duration, efficiency, regularity) and FMS proficiency levels in school-aged children. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 996 children (mean age: 8.3 ± 1.2 years) from 25 of the 32 primary schools in Matosinhos, northern Portugal. Data collection occurred between January and June 2022. Sleep was assessed using an ActiGraph wGT3X-BT accelerometer worn on the wrist for 7 consecutive days. FMS proficiency levels were assessed in the schools with a new digital …

Background, Rationale, And Methodological Overview Of The React Project—Return-To-Action On Growth, Motor Development, And Health After The Covid-19 Pandemic In Primary School Children, Sara Pereira, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Donald Hedeker, Tiago V. Barreira, Rui Garganta, Cláudio Farias, Fernando Garbeloto, Go Tani, Jean Philippe Chaput, David F. Stodden, José Maia

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Objectives: The REACT project was designed around two main aims: (1) to assess children's growth and motor development after the COVID-19 pandemic and (2) to follow their fundamental movement skills' developmental trajectories over 18 months using a novel technological device (Meu Educativo®) in their physical education classes. In this introductory article, the first of the Journal's special issue dedicated to REACT, our goal was to present the project rationale, its methodology, training and certification of the team, statistical approach, quality control, governance, and study management. Methods: We sampled 1000 children (6–10 years of age) from 25 of the 32 primary …

A Multivariate Multilevel Approach To Unravel The Associations Between Individual And School Factors On Children's Motor Performance In The React Project, José Maia, Carla Santos, Sara Pereira, Donald Hedeker, Tiago V. Barreira, Rui Garganta, Cláudio Farias, Fernando Garbeloto, Go Tani, Hugo Cruz, Jean Philippe Chaput, David F. Stodden, Peter T. Katzmarzyk

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Objective: The aim was to (1) estimate the relationship between physical fitness (PF) and object control fundamental movement skills (FMS), (2) identify child characteristics that relate with PF and FMS, and (3) examine associations between the school environment, PF, and FMS. Methods: The sample included 1014 Portuguese children aged 6–10 years from the REACT project. PF was assessed via running speed, shuttle run, standing long jump, handgrip, and the PACER test. Object control FMS were assessed with stationary dribble, kick, catch, overhand throw, and underhand roll. Test performances were transformed into z-scores, and their sum was expressed as overall PF …

Associations Of Obesity, Movement Behaviors, And Socioeconomic Status With Fundamental Movement Skills In Children: Results From The React Project, Priscyla Praxedes, José Maia, Carla Santos, Fernando Garbeloto, Donald Hedeker, Tiago V. Barreira, Rui Garganta, Cláudio Farias, Go Tani, Jean Philippe Chaput, David F. Stodden, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Sara Pereira

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Objective: To investigate the relationship of biological characteristics (age, sex, and obesity), movement behaviors (physical activity and sedentary time), and family socioeconomic status with fundamental movement skills (FMS) in primary school children. Methods: This cross-sectional study sampled 1014 children (537 girls) aged 6 to 10 years from 25 primary schools in Matosinhos, north of Portugal. Five object control skills (dribbling, kicking, catching, throwing, and underarm rolling) were assessed with a categorical scale using the Meu Educativo® platform. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated and transformed into z-scores. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary time were monitored with accelerometry (ActiGraph wGT3X-BT) …

Statistical Analysis Of The Longitudinal Fundamental Movement Skills Data In The React Project Using The Multilevel Ordinal Logistic Model, Donald Hedeker, Sara Pereira, Fernando Garbeloto, Tiago V. Barreira, Rui Garganta, Cláudio Farias, Go Tani, Jean Philippe Chaput, David F. Stodden, José Maia, Peter T. Katzmarzyk

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Objectives: The REACT project was designed around two main aims: (1) to assess children's growth and motor development after the COVID-19 pandemic and (2) to follow their fundamental movement skills' developmental trajectories over 18 months using a novel technological device (Meu Educativo®) in their physical education classes. In this article, our goal is to describe statistical analysis of the longitudinal ordinal motor development data that was obtained from these children using the multilevel ordinal logistic model. Methods: Longitudinal ordinal data are often collected in studies on motor development. For example, children or adolescents might be rated as having poor, good, …

Is There An Association Between Proficiency In Fundamental Movement Skills And Mderate-To-Vigorous Physical Activity In Childhood On Weekdays And Weekends? The React Project, Fernando Garbeloto, José Maia, Tiago V. Barreira, Donald Hedeker, Jean Philippe Chaput, Rui Garganta, Cláudio Farias, Ricardo Santos, David F. Stodden, Go Tani, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Sara Pereira

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Objective: The present study probes into the association between children's fundamental movement skills (FMS) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during weekdays and weekends. Methods: This cross-sectional sample included 1014 children aged 6–10 years from the REACT project. Physical activity was assessed with accelerometry, and five FMS (stationary dribble, kick, catch, overhand throw, and underhand roll) were assessed with the digital platform Meu Educativo®. Three groups were formed based on the frequency of FMS that each child mastered: group 1 (wizard level in four or five FMS); group 2 (wizard level in two or three FMS); and group 3 (wizard level …

Individual And School Correlates Of Body Mass Index And Cardiorespiratory Fitness In Primary School Children From The React Project: A Multivariate Multilevel Analysis, Sara Pereira, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Fernando Garbeloto, Jean Philippe Chaput, Donald Hedeker, Tiago V. Barreira, Renata Borges, Rui Garganta, Carla Santos, Cláudio Farias, David F. Stodden, Go Tani, José Maia

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Objective: This paper examines the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) using a multivariate multilevel approach and investigates the links between individual and school-related correlates with children's BMI and CRF. Methods: This cross-sectional sample included 1014 children (6–10 years) from 25 Portuguese primary schools. BMI was calculated, and CRF was assessed with the PACER test. Fundamental movement skills (FMS) included five object control tasks. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), sleep, and sedentary time were assessed with the ActiGraph wGT3X-BT accelerometer. Socioeconomic status (SES) and school variables were also obtained. A multivariate multilevel model was used, and alpha …

Validity And Reliability Of Meu Educativo®: A New Tool To Assess Fundamental Movement Skills In School-Aged Children, Fernando Garbeloto, Sara Pereira, Go Tani, Jean Philippe Chaput, David F. Stodden, Rui Garganta, Donald Hedeker, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, José Maia

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Objectives: There is evidence showing that children's proficiency in fundamental movement skills (FMS) is positively related to weight status, physical activity, fitness levels, cognitive development, as well as academic performance. Yet, the feasibility of FMS assessment is challenging, especially with relatively large samples of children. This article presents a new tool named Meu Educativo® to assess children's FMS levels, including its validity and reliability. Methods: We relied on the validity evidence approach based on test content to develop the FMS assessment checklist and the rating system with a team of experts. In this article, we used five FMS (stationary dribbling, …

Modeling Interactions Of Planting Date And Phenology In Louisiana Rice Under Current And Future Climate Conditions, Sajad Jamshidi, Teresa Murgia, Ana G. Morales-Ona, Tommaso Cerioli, Adam N. Famoso, Davide Cammarano, Diane R. Wang

Faculty Publications

The performance of novel genetic combinations under untested environmental scenarios and management practices can be virtually examined using process-based crop models. Indeed, there has been a long-standing interest in the crop modeling community to expand the utility of process-based models to broader germplasm panels (e.g., breeding lines or diversity panels). Yet, there is often a misalignment between data needed to parameterize process-based crop models and data routinely collected by breeding programs. To address this gap, we leverage a dataset from a long-term trial on advanced experimental lines and released varieties from the Louisiana rice breeding program to calibrate and evaluate …

Selective Antineoplastic Potential Of Fractionated Caribbean Native Ganoderma Species Extracts On Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells, Luz V. Arroyo-Cruz, Sebastián Sagardía-González, Kurt Miller, Taotao Ling, Fatima Rivas, Michelle M. Martínez-Montemayor

Faculty Publications

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype characterized by the absence of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and human epidermal growth factor receptor type 2 expression. It is known for its high malignancy, invasiveness, and propensity for metastasis, resulting in a poor prognosis due to the absence of beneficial therapeutic targets. Natural products derived from mushrooms have gained significant attention in neoplastic therapy due to their potential medicinal properties. The therapeutic potential of Ganoderma lucidum in breast cancer has been highlighted by our group, suggesting its use as an adjuvant treatment. The present study aims to assess the potential antineoplastic …

Lawrence, Spring/Summer 2024, Lawrence University

Alumni Magazines

No abstract provided.

Uni Schedule Of Classes: Policies And Procedures, Summer 2024, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Serological Markers Of Transfusion Transmissible Infections And Abo Blood Groups In Najran, Saudi Arabia, Ahmad A. Alshehri, Ahmad Adebayo Irekeola, Mohammed Merae Alshahrani, Saeed Ahmed Asiri, Banan F. Aboluluy, Abdulaziz Hassan Alhasaniah, Ibrahim Abdullah Almazni, Saleh A. Alshamrani, Abdullah J. Alshahrani, Ahmad M. Saif, Osman Ae. Elnoubi, Abdulrahim R. Hakami, Abdulrazzag Abdulaziz Othman, Mansor H. Almohi

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To ascertain the prevalence of transfusion transmissible infections (TTIs) across diverse donor groups in the Najran province. Additionally, to establish a potential association between the development of TTI and the donors’ blood group, as determined by the ABO/Rh blood grouping system. Methods: Blood donation data of 4120 donors, spanning from January to December 2020, were retrospectively reviewed. The blood were screened for TTI markers, including hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-hepatitis B core (anti-HBc), anti-hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV), anti-human immunodeficiency viruses 1 and 2 (anti-HIV1&2), anti-human T-lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (anti-HTLV-1&2), and syphilis antigen. Results: Positive TTI …

Rethinking Food Loss And Waste To Promote Sustainable Resource Use And Climate Change Mitigation In Agri-Food Systems: A Review, Bashir Adelodun, Oyebankole O. Agbelusi, Tammara Soma, Golden Odey, Qudus Adeyi, Pankaj Kumar, Fidelis Odedishem Ajibade, Madhumita Goala, Luis Felipe Oliveira Silva

Arusha Climate and Environmental Research Centre

The sustainable agri-food system is an important sector recognized for promoting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals on food security, resource conservation and climate change mitigation. However, the increasing food loss and waste (FLW) along the supply chains has continued to hinder these goals. This study evaluates the trend of FLW research from 1975 to 2022 and how it promotes the achievement of resource and environmental sustainability in agri-food systems. The salient research themes and hotspots that are of interest to researchers were identified. Bibliometric and network analyses were carried out on scholarly research articles from the Scopus database using …

The Blessed Assembly: Irreplaceable Physical Co-Presence In Worship And Healthy Hybridity Reimagined After The Pandemic In The Digital Age, Yvette, Ying Wai Lau

Doctor of Pastoral Music Projects and Theses

Because of the unprecedented and unexpected force of the pandemic since 2020, most churches around the world have experienced some online worship during the lockdown of their cities or the mandated closure of the church buildings. For many people, online worship seems to be an equivalent, if not better, alternative for gathering together—a physical co-presence in worship—even after the pandemic has ended. As necessary and vital as online worship experiences have been for Christians during the pandemic, the witness of the church from Pentecost throughout Christian history indicates that gathered worship in physical spaces is irreplaceable for faith formation and …

Machine Learning Approaches To The Exploration Of Ammonia Synthesis Catalysts Utilizing Experimental Data, Rasika Jayarathna

Theses and Dissertations

Traditional heterogeneous catalyst discovery process relies upon human expert-guided experiments based on domain knowledge and human intuition supported by catalyst characterization. However, this process is time and resource-consuming and suffers from human bias. Machine learning (ML) models trained on experimental data have the potential to significantly accelerate this discovery process by guiding experiments to optimize the catalyst performance and increase the understanding of the catalysts. Ammonia synthesis catalysts are a class of catalysts widely investigated in the literature, which has generated decades of experimental data. Moreover, ammonia has been gaining attention since it can be used as a carbon-free next-generation …

Trauma-Informed Justice, Todd J. Clark, Caleb Gregory Conrad, Andre Douglas Pond Cummings, Amy Dunn Johnson

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

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Pathways Toward Healing: Examining The Role Of Emotion Regulation In Longitudinal Expressions Of Complicated Grief And Multisystemic Resilience Resources Among Bereaved Youth, Lacy Ellen Jamison

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

The death of a loved one is a profoundly impactful event, especially for youth who may lose a vital source of support during critical developmental stages. This study investigated the trajectories of complicated grief and multisystemic resilience resources among bereaved youth over a six-month period, considering the roles of emotion regulation strategies (expressive suppression and cognitive reappraisal), potentially traumatic events (PTEs), and various sociodemographic and loss-related factors. The present study utilized self-report data from treatment-seeking bereaved youth (N = 106). Parallel process latent growth curve modeling (PP-LGCM) was used to explore individual differences in grief and resilience trajectories. Post-hoc moderation …

Religiosity, Dietary Acculturation, And Obesity Among Immigrants To The United States, Samira Rahman

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Obesity, influenced by lifestyle choices, has risen sharply worldwide and is linked to diabetes, cancers, and cardiovascular diseases. Among U.S. immigrants, obesity risk often increases with acculturation to American practices. However, religious involvement and maintaining the origincountry diet may protect against obesity. Using 2003 New Immigrant Survey data, this study examines the relationship between religion and obesity among immigrants to the United States. Results show significant variations: Jewish immigrants have the highest obesity risk, while Buddhist immigrants have the lowest, due to cultural and dietary practices. Longer U.S. residence and older age correlate with higher obesity rates. The findings emphasize …

Groundwater Recharge Estimation Focusing On Shallow Aquifer Dynamics In The Near Stream Zone Of The Incised Cub Creek, Middleton, Tennessee, Khayrun Nahar Mitu

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This study investigated the Lone Oaks restoration site in Middleton, Tennessee, focusing on Cub Creek's channeling issues. Subsurface investigations revealed a shallow aquifer with limited groundwater storage, varying in thickness by about 2 m between upstream (U/S) and downstream (D/S) sections, and an unsaturated zone extending from 1.8 m U/S to 2.3 m D/S. The underlying confining layer is 6.5 m bgs U/S and 9 m bgs D/S, indicating eastward erosion or deposition shift between the Wilcox and Porters Creek Clay. Where U/S and D/S soil moisture at 90 cm and 150 cm remained near saturation during the cool season, …

Teaching Learning Newsletter Vol 4 Issue 1, Sastra Deemed To Be University

TLC Newsletter

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Exempting The Fmla From Forced Arbitration: The Need For Special Consideration Of Pregnant And Working Mothers To Achieve Gender Equality In The Workplace, Taylor Trefger

Journal of Dispute Resolution

Pregnant and working mothers face a multitude of challenges when making decisions that pertain to their health, children, and their livelihoods. Historically, women have encountered numerous barriers regarding their entrance and treatment in the United States labor force as a result of gender discrimination that promotes the idea that women, in their inherent ability to become mothers, renders them inadequate or inferior workers in comparison to men. Unfortunately, such archaic notions of gender roles persist still; today, the reality is that women are more likely to be employed part-time, occupy lower-paid roles, and are less likely to take on managerial …