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Matrescence: An Emerging Concept For Birth Worker Practice, Kelsey B. Green

DNP Qualifying Manuscripts

The maternal mental health (MMH) crisis, affecting up to 25% of birthing individuals, is exacerbated by significant gaps in perinatal support. While birth workers are uniquely positioned to provide care, they often lack specialized training beyond basic screening checklists to address the complex transition to motherhood, defined as matrescence. This clinical innovation proposal outlines a matrescence-informed educational curriculum, guided by the Comprehensive Model of Mental Health during the Perinatal Period. The intervention is designed to build tangible, implementable skills, training birth workers to: (1) operationalize matrescence as a psychoeducational tool to normalize distress; (2) use clinical differentiation to distinguish the …

Biosynthesis, Characterization Of Curcumin-Capped Zno-Cuo And Chitosan-Curcumin-Capped Zno-Cuo Based Omaterial As Antibacterial Agent Of Escherichia Coli, Ahmad Fatoni, Afnita Fatmawati Umli, Reza Agung Sriwijaya, Hilma Hilma, Nurlisa Hidayati

Chimica et Natura Acta

The biofabrication of the chitosan-curcumin-capped ZnO-CuO and curcumin-capped ZnO-CuO oparticles, as well as their ability to combat Escherichia coli bacteria, were the focus of this study. Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were used to examine the chitosan-curcumin-capped ZnO-CuO and curcumin-capped ZnO-CuO oparticles, respectively. Both were evaluated using the agar diffusion method as antibacterials against Escherichia coli. Results of analysis with FTIR, between 500 and 700 cm⁻¹, the functional group of Cu-O or Zn-O was seen at its highest point. The functional group of Cu-O and Zn-O in curcumin-capped ZnO-CuO was detected at wavenumber …

Quien Soy Sin Mi Idioma Nativo?: The Loss Of The Spanish Language And Its Effects On Identity, Wilzaid L. Santiago-Maldonado

Honors Program Theses and Research Projects

Language is a mechanism of cultural preservation. The history of language has two parts: 1. the technical aspects and 2. how it is diffused and/or becomes extinct. According to the U.S. Census Data, the Hispanic population has grown immensely over the past several decades, particularly from 1980-2020. Even so, there has been significant loss of the Spanish language. The researcher examined this phenomenon in two phases. First, 14 peer-reviewed articles published between 2008-2024 were assessed to determine emerging themes. Results showed that articles cited “the lack of knowledge/use” of Spanish and the “language/cultural dominance.” Second, the researcher conducted four focus …

Research On Mechanism Of Polyphenols From Black Soybean Hulls Regulating Digestion Characteristics Of Bread, Zhu Shuiwang, Wang Le, Fan Mingcong, Li Yan, Qian Haifeng, Wang Li

Food and Machinery

[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the functional characteristics of polyphenols from black soybean hulls (a by-product of black soybean ) and their application in bread. [Methods] The polyphenol extracts were obtained from black soybean hulls via ultrasonic -assisted solvent extraction, followed by the isolation of free and bound polyphenols.The regulatory effect of these polyphenols on the starch digestion characteristics of bread was further analyzed. [Results] Free and bound polyphenols were isolated from polyphenols from black soybean hulls, with contents of 20.42 mg GAE/g and 9.47 mg GAE/g, respectively.The ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging rates of free polyphenols reached 88.85% …

Extraction Of Characteristic Aroma Components From Phyllanthus Emblica L. And Analysis Of Its Stability, Li Rui, Huang Hongyou, Mao Jie, Zhao Wenbo, Zhao Mingqin, Peng Juncang

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the factors affecting the extraction rate, characteristic aroma components, and stability of Phyllanthus emblica L.extracts from different producing areas. [Methods] Five types of P.emblica from four producing areas, including Guangdong, Yunnan, Jiangxi, and Sichuan, were used as raw materials.Orthogonal experiments were conducted to study the effects of various factors on the extraction rate.Gas chromatography -mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis and similarity calculations were used to compare the characteristic aroma components of P.emblica extracts from different producing areas.The stability of the extracts was evaluated based on appearance, relative density, and sugar content. [Results] Among the producing areas, dried P.emblica …

Geographical Origin Discrimination Of Huangjincha Early Spring Green Tea By Mineral Element Fingerprinting, Zhong Ni, Zhao Xi, Yu Penghui, Huang Hao, Li Na, Zheng Hongfa

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To realize the geographical discrimination of early spring green tea of Huangjincha from major production areas in Hunan based on mineral element fingerprinting. [Methods] A total of 138 early spring green tea samples of Huangjincha from different regions in Hunan were quantitatively analyzed for 48 mineral elements using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).Classification models for different production areas were developed by integrating principal component analysis (PCA ), orthogonal partial least squares -discriminant analysis (OPLS -DA), and Fisher's linear discriminant analysis. [Results] The PCA score plots and OPLS -DA models effectively distinguished Huangjincha samples from various production areas in …

Enhancement Effect Of Self-Excited Thermoacoustic Oscillating Airflow On Hot Air Drying Process Of White Radish Slices, Zhang Han, Zhang Minyu, Zhao Huachao, Li Bing, Wu Zhonghua

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the enhancement effect of self -excited thermoacoustic oscillation on the drying process of solid foods. [Methods] A pulsating hot air drying device based on a Rijke tube resonator structure is designed.White radish slices are selected as the target material to study the effects of hot air temperature (100~140 ℃), airflow velocity (1~7 m/s), and layer thickness (4~12 mm ) on drying kinetics and product quality. [Results] The device can stably generate a self -excited pulsating airflow with a temperature of 140 ℃, frequency of 147 Hz, and sound pressure level of 94 dB, which significantly improves drying …

An Appearance Defect Detection Method For Pre-Fried Potato Chips Based On Eisw-Yolov 8n, Li Jianjia, Wang Yongqiang, Zhou Congling, Wang Hao

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To address the low speed and efficiency as well as missed and false detection in manual inspection of defective products in pre -fried potato chip production, enhance the accuracy and speed of product defect identification, and ensure safe production. [Methods] An improved recognition algorithm, EISW -YOLOv 8n, based on YOLOv 8n is proposed.Firstly, the efficient multiscale channel attention (EMCA ) mechanism is introduced into the network to highlight important channel information.Secondly, to improve the model ability to extract features and capture long -distance dependencies within features, the iRMBS module, optimized by SWC convolution, is introduced into the C 2f …

Effects Of Different Treatments On Phenolic Content And In Vitro Antioxidant Activity In Black Highland Barley, Zhang Jie, Zheng Wancai, Dang Bin, Yang Xijuan, Guo Junling

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To improve the polyphenol utilization and antioxidant activity of black highland barley. [Methods] Black highland barley was treated using ultrasonic treatment (UT), microwave treatment (MT), and ultraviolet irradiation treatment (UVT ).The differences in basic nutritional components, phenolic content, phenolic composition, and antioxidant activity were comparatively analyzed. [Results] Compared with the untreated group, the fat content of black highland barley significantly increased (P<0.05) after all three treatments, while the fiber content significantly decreased (P<0.05).The total phenolic and total flavonoid content were significantly increased (P<0.05) by all three treatments, reaching 1.03~1.19 times and 1.24~1.46 times those of the untreated group, respectively.Among them, UT significantly enhanced polyphenol content in black highland barley, increasing total phenolics and total flavonoids by 18.72% and 46.22%, respectively.UVT mainly increased hydroxycinnamic acids and flavonols, UT primarily increased flavonoids and flavanols, while MT mainly increased hydroxybenzoic acids.The antioxidant potency composite index (APC ) of black highland barley treated by the three methods ranked as follows:UT (99.94%)>UVT (93.35%)>MT (82.91%)>CK (74.10%).There was a strong correlation between phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity. [Conclusion] UT resulted in the highest phenolic content and antioxidant activity in black highland barley.

Effects Of Auricularia Auricular Protein-Polysaccharide Complex On Whole Blood And Small Intestine Of Lead-Infected Mice, Feng Yan, Gao Yuhui, Zhang Mengna

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the regulatory effect of Auricularia auricular protein -polysaccharide complex (PPC ) on lead (Pb) excretion in mice under co -cage rearing. [Methods] Sixty Kunming mice were randomized into blank control (NC), model (Pb), PPC, Co-Pb, and Co -PPC groups.After 8 weeks of feeding, the concentrations of red blood cells and hemoglobin are measured by a fully automated hematology analyzer.ICP -MS is employed to determine the Pb content in the whole blood, small intestine, and feces of mice.The ELISA kit is used to measure the content of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in the serum and the levels of lysozymes, β-defensins, …

Effect Of Different Roasting Durations On Volatile Flavor Substances Of Red Oil Pepper, Yan Liqiang, Yi Yuwen, Xiong Yiling, Hou Zhiyong, Qiao Mingfeng

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To explore the effect of different roasting durations on the volatile flavor substances of red oil pepper. [Methods] Sensory evaluation, electronic nose, and gas chromatography -mass spectrometry (GC-MS) were used to analyze the sensory characteristics, color difference, and volatile compounds of red oil pepper roasted for different durations (0, 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90 s).Relative odor activity value (ROAV ) and partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) were employed to identify the key flavor compounds in the six types of red oil pepper. [Results] The overall flavor of red oil pepper prepared for different durations showed significant differences.A …

Effects Of Different Siritch And Corn Oil Ratios On Walnut Cake Quality, Han Yumeng, Xin Yuan, He Xinyi, Zhang Sumei, Liao Zhenyu

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To investigate the effects of siritch -corn oil ratio on walnut cake quality. [Methods] Gradient experiments were conducted to analyze the sensory and physicochemical characteristics of walnut cake.Quality under different ratios was comprehensively assessed using sensory evaluation, texture analysis, electronic nose measurements, and gas chromatography -mass spectrometry (GC-MS), combined with determination of moisture content, acid value, and peroxide value. [Results] When the siritch -corn oil ratio was 1∶1, walnut cake achieved the highest sensory score of 82.8, exhibiting golden color (high L* and b* values ), rich aroma, balanced texture, excellent moisture uniformity, and the highest semi -bound water …

Research Progress Of Adulteration Identification Indexes For Camellia Seed Oil, Zhang Xiaofei, Peng Xinyan

Food and Machinery

Camellia seed oil, valued for its nutritional and economic benefits, is frequently adulterated with lower -grade oils.Additionally, its quality is influenced by multiple factors, including cultivar, geographical origin, and extraction techniques.This review systematically evaluates key analytical indexes for camellia seed oil authentication, focusing on sensory characteristics, physicochemical characteristics, spectral recognition characteristics, and comparison with different methods.From an integrated perspective of identification indexes, collection methods, and identification logic, this paper reviews the research progress of portable UV spectrometers (particularly fiber -optic -based systems ) in technical performance and application scope.

Innovative Food Packaging Through The Integration Of Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicrafts And Intelligent Visual Design, Liu Yajuan, Xu Heng, Qi Yanling, Cai Hui

Food and Machinery

As an important carrier of traditional Chinese culture, intangible cultural heritage (ICH) handicrafts embody unique cultural connotations and emotional resonance in food packaging.However, current applications of ICH often suffer from superficial cultural connotations, static packaging presentation, and limited interactive engagement.This study focuses on the cultural connotations of ICH crafts and aligns it with the aesthetic principles of contemporary food packaging design.It proposes a three -tiered integration strategy comprising cultural perception -interactive experience -emotional belonging, supported by a systematic design methodology encompassing symbol reconstruction, media adaptation, and emotional embedding.By employing intelligent visual technologies such as generative AI (AIGC ), augmented reality …

Method And Practice Of Functional Extension Design For Fruit And Vegetable Packaging, Wang Liheng, Ding Qian

Food and Machinery

This paper explains the current problems and challenges faced by fruit and vegetable industry in China, and proposes the solution strategies of functional extension design for fruit and vegetable packaging.The methods and processes of fruit and vegetable packaging functional extension design are summarized from the four dimensions of packaging vision, structure, material and technology by systematically analyzing the theoretical research and excellent design cases of fruit and vegetable packaging functional extension in China and abroad, and are applied to the packaging design practice of seasonal fruit litchi.

From Digital Distress To Wellness: Counseling Implications Of Social Media Use In Adolescents And Emerging Adults, Anna K. Owens, Arantxa Mascarenas

Faculty Articles

The pervasive use of social media among secondary and post-secondary students has raised significant concern regarding its impact on mental health and academic success. Excessive social media use (SMU) has been linked to anxiety, depression, social comparison, body image concerns, disrupted sleep, and diminished academic focus. These risks highlight the urgent need for counselors to integrate social media considerations into both clinical and educational practice. This article reviews evidence-based interventions that address the psychological and emotional consequences of SMU, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge distorted beliefs, mindfulness strategies to improve emotional regulation, digital detox programs to recalibrate online …

Holding On To Social Hierarchy: An Intersectional Exploration Of Attitudes That Maintain Social Inequality, Cassandra E. Santos

Honors Program Theses and Projects

Hierarchical social structures are embedded in U.S. society that allow certain social groups to be positioned above others, granting them unearned advantages. Attitudes that maintain such conditions thereby warrant attention, as they contribute to the maintenance of inequality. This study used secondary data analysis to investigate how social dominance orientation (SDO), White supremacy ideologies (WSI), and conservative political ideologies were influenced by the intersection of gender (i.e., men vs. women) and race (i.e., White vs. BIPOC). The primary study used crowdsourcing to recruit a nationally represented sample of participants based on political affiliation. The present study consisted of 359 total …

Identify Academic Well-Being And Professional Identity In Nursing Perspectives, Angela G. Opsahl

Biennial Convention (CONV)

OBJECTIVES:

• Define Professional Identity in Nursing
• Discuss faculty and staff perspectives of well-being
• Discuss the connection between a civil work environment and well-being

Determining perspectives of current and future well-being among academic faculty and staff involves a multifaceted approach that considers both personal and professional dimensions. Faculty and staff well-being is influenced by factors such as work-life balance, job satisfaction, and institutional support. During this presentation the results of the faculty and staff survey feedback and open dialogue will be shared, offering insight to areas of concern and opportunities for improvement. Additionally, by integrating discussions of professional identity into faculty …

Developing Research Question And Writing Questionnaires Activities, Lauren B. Neal

Teaching Repository of AI-Infused Learning

Students draft a research question based on their own experience, then use a conversation with ChatGPT to refine and edit the question. Later in the semester, students develop questionnaire items to address this research question and use ChatGPT to improve the questionnaire items.

Baudelaire And Manet Remake, Barry J. Mauer

Teaching Repository of AI-Infused Learning

Use AI to remake either a painting from Manet or a poem from Baudelaire (or both!) in any medium: experimental writing, video, poster, song, etc.; the creativity is in your prompt. In addition, write an essay of 4-5 pages explaining and justifying your remake, describing the process and interpreting the results.

From Textbook To Classroom: Gaps In Mathematical Representation And Translation In Nepali Education, Deepak Basyal

Mathematics and Statistics

Translating real-world problem contexts into mathematical symbols is a key skill in curricula worldwide. This study examines Nepali students’ abilities to translate words into symbols and how Nepali textbooks from earlier grades support the development of these skills. To investigate this phenomenon, a sequential explanatory study was conducted with a test for 10th graders and an analysis of Grades 6—9 textbooks. Results show that students struggle to convert real-world contexts into mathematical symbols, while textbooks provide limited opportunities for practice. In particular, students have difficulty translating symbols back into real-world situations, suggesting a link between textbook opportunities and achievement. These …

Crafting Competency-Based Nursing Assessments With Ai: A Practical Workshop, Sarah Llewellyn

Biennial Convention (CONV)

In an age where competency is the expected learning outcome across degree levels in nursing programs, faculty members must update or develop new, authentic assessments that better meet this expectation. But updating and developing assessments can be a time consuming process. Faculty members’ time is at a premium, so this interactive session will delve into using the most current AI tools that can effectively support faculty members through this process.

Generative AI tools provide opportunities for increased productivity and brainstorming.^1,2 These tools can be used to draft licensure-style questions based on lecture materials and course content, format assessments for …

Effects Of Maternal Knowledge And Attitudes On The Incidence Of Pneumonia In Fully Immunized Toddlers, Ayik Mirayanti Mandagi, Ahmad Yuda Prayogi, Vidia Nuria Rahman, Nahdhiah Khoirun Nisa, Melati Octavia Febriana, Uyun Loveni Parenti

Preventia: The Indonesian Journal of Public Health

In toddlers, pneumonia still a leading cause of illness and death. It may be affected by maternal and environmental factors, for instance maternal knowledge and attitude towards family members who smoke. This study examined the correlated of mothers’ knowledge and attitudes regarding family members’ smoking with pneumonia in toddlers who had received complete immunization. A cross-sectional design was applied in June 2023 at three community health centers in Banyuwangi Regency. The respondents were 71 mothers of children aged ≥9 months with a history of or currently experiencing pneumonia and who had completed basic immunizations. The chi-square test was applied to …

Cv: Tammy Thurman (Criminal Justice), Tammy Thurman

Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies Department Faculty Curricula Vitae

No abstract provided.

Heterologous Recombinant Expression Of Tropomyosin From Litopenaeus Vannamei, Li Yanchu, Yang Yuying, Hu Weicheng, Liu Shucheng, Wei Shuai

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To obtain recombinant tropomyosin (TM). [Methods] In this study, the gene sequence of a TM homologous protein is obtained from the National Center of Biotechnology Information (NCBI ) database, and specific primers are designed accordingly.Subsequently, using the cDNA of Litopenaeus vannamei meat as the template, the TM coding gene sequence of L.vannamei is amplified by PCR and sequenced.Finally, the prokaryotic recombinant expression system for L.vannamei TM is established using the Escherichia coli heterologous recombinant expression vector pET 29a. [Results] After agarose gel electrophoresis (AGE ) of the RNA samples, the band is clear and bright, with no diffusion observed …

Ultrasound Assisted Enzymatic Hydrolysis Combined With Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry For Determination Of Lutein And Natural Vitamin K Homologues In Poultry Eggs, Cai Zhenlin, Li Tao

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To develop an ultra -high performance liquid chromatography -tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC -MS/MS ) method for determining lutein and natural vitamin K (VK) homologues, including phylloquinone (VK1), menaquinone -4 (MK-4), menaquinone -7 (MK-7), and menaquinone -9 (MK-9), in poultry eggs by optimizing ultrasound assisted enzymatic hydrolysis. [Methods] The target compound is extracted from poultry egg samples by ultrasound assisted enzymatic hydrolysis and then separated on C18 (100 mm ×2.1 mm, 3.0 μm) column with 0.1% formic acid aqueous solution -0.1% formic acid methanol for gradient elution.Meanwhile, the samples are quantified by external standard with APCI source for detection and …

Defects Of The Criminal Law On Food Safety And Its Improvement, Hu Weichen, Yu Dehou

Food and Machinery

From the perspective of China's criminal law practices and their effectiveness in addressing food safety issues, the main deficiencies in the current criminal regulation of food safety in China are manifested in three areas:the unreasonable classification of offenses within chapters, the absence of provisions for negligent crimes, and the lack of a mandatory qualification penalty, along with the rigidity of the prohibition order.In response, this article proposes improvement to the current criminal regulation of food safety by reasonably determining the classification of offenses within chapters, scientifically adding specific provisions for negligent crimes, and optimizing the design of the qualification penalty …

Research On Punitive Damages System In Criminal Incidental Civil Public Interest Litigation In Food Field, Wang Dan

Food and Machinery

Civil Code, Law of the People 's Republic of China on the Protection of Consumer Rights and Interests, and Food Safety Law of the People 's Republic of China have all made specific provisions for the punitive damages system in criminal incidental civil public interest litigation in the food field.However, there are still difficulties such as unclear calculation bases for punitive damages, a lack of sufficient rationality in the amount of punitive damages, a poor connection between punitive damages, criminal fines, and administrative fines, and certain deficiencies in the management and use mechanism of punitive damages.In this regard, we can …

Effect Of Distillation Equipment On The Aroma Quality Of Crude Distilled Jujube Wines, Fang Qiang, Feng Zuoshan, Bai Yujia, Alimire Yibulayin, Yan Yahui

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To explore novel distillation equipment and address the adverse effect of burnt tastes in the wines caused by excessively high distillation temperatures of traditional equipment. [Methods] Three types of low -temperature distillation equipment, self -developed in the laboratory, along with pot distillation equipment, are used to distill jujube wines.The volatile components in the crude distilled jujube wines are analyzed using gas chromatography -mass spectrometry (GC-MS). [Results] A total of 74 compounds are identified in the crude distilled jujube wines, including 44 esters, 8 alcohols, 5 acids, 6 aldehydes, 4 ketones, and 7 other compounds.An orthogonal partial least squares discriminant …

Trajectory Optimization And Tracking Method For Intelligent Food Production Robots Based On Multi-Objective And Afsmc, Ye Linlin, Liu Zhaoqiang, Wu Yunmei, Li Yueqing

Food and Machinery

[Objective] To further enhance the intelligence level of food production, and address the issues of insufficient flexibility and operation accuracy of existing Delta robots for food sorting in applications, thus improving the overall efficiency of food production lines and product quality stability. [Methods] Based on the intelligent food production system, a trajectory optimization and tracking method for intelligent food production robots is proposed, which integrates multi -objective trajectory optimization and adaptive fuzzy sliding mode control (AFSMC ).Firstly, a multi -objective (energy consumption and operation time ) optimization model is built.Next, the model is solved through an improved particle swarm algorithm …