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A147: Tai Chi For College Students: Optimal Dose And Impact – A Meta-Analysis, Lijuan Yi, Guohao Wang, Yi Liu, Ting Shen, Chan Peng, Mengqi Liao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background and Purpose: Insufficient physical activity in college students correlates with various physical and mental health complications. Tai Chi, as a mindful-body practice, exhibits potential physiological and psychosocial advantages potentially mitigating these concerns. This systematic review intended to amalgamate existing evidence to thoroughly explore the impacts of Tai Chi and ascertain its optimal implementation parameters for enhancing the physical and psychological well-being of college students.

Method: We systematically searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the following databases: PubMed, the Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Wan Fang Data, Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP), and Chinese Biomedical Medicine …

A150: Analysis Of The Mechanism Of Resveratrol's Action On Myocardial Energy Metabolism In Exercise-Induced Fatigue Rats, Shang Xu, Jinru Cai, Yulong Hu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Promotional effects of resveratrol on myocardial mitochondrial energy metabolism in exercise-induced fatigue rats were investigated by network pharmacology and animal experiments.

Method: In the present study, the effects of resveratrol on myocardial energy metabolism were assessed using network pharmacology with enrichment analysis. Forty-eight healthy male SD rats of 6–8 weeks of age were selected and randomly divided into blank control group (C), resveratrol administration group (R), exercise fatigue group (E), and exercise fatigue + resveratrol administration group (ER) with 12 rats in each group. Rats in E group and the exercise fatigue + ER group were weight-bearing 5% swimming …

A155: Exploring The Temporal-Spatial Advantage In Srtt Tasks For Competitive Martial Arts Specialists, Ziao Wu, Xuefei Jing, Yixiang Pei, Ye Gu, Binyan Tang, Zhekun Yang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Wushu, a vital part of national heritage, requires active promotion. Competitive wushu sports offer unique research opportunities. Long-term wushu training enhances balance, attention distribution, and time perception, crucial for precise movement control in competitions. However, existing research lacks focus on temporal and spatial predictability in competitive wushu sparring athletes. This study aimed to delve into the temporal and spatial predictability strengths of specialist martial arts athletes, shedding light on their advantages in time sense and spatial awareness.

Method: To explore the strengths of experts in martial arts, this study used the SRTT to discuss the possible advantages of experts …

A159: Study Of Language Violence In Campus Sport Games From The Perspective Of Social Conflict Theory, Kun Zheng

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Campus sports, as a key component of Chinese sports, is a crucial part of the process of building a leading sports country. However, many verbal conflicts occurring in collegiate sports events have damaged the image of athletics and students’ physical and mental health, exerting negative influences on on-campus sports. Therefore, to reduce incidents in campus sports events and to keep school sports developing, this paper intended to investigate the phenomenon of language violence in campus sports events, analyze the current situation and causes of language violence incidents, explore the functions of language violence incidents, and propose suggestions to decrease …

A174: Obese Adolescents: Exploring The Relationship Between Hiit Frequency And Weight Loss Effects, Minhua Wu, Meng Cao, Yuhang Gao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The incidence of overweight and obesity among adolescents is escalating rapidly. Many studies have validated the efficacy of low-volume, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in ameliorating cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals with obesity. Nonetheless, the influence of exercise frequency—a pivotal element in HIIT’s effectiveness—requires further exploration. This study aimed to evaluate the impacts of different HIIT frequencies on body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescents aged 10-13 years with obesity.

Methods: Sixty adolescents with obesity aged 10-13 (age: 11.0±3.0 years, BMI: 23.4±2.5 kg/m^2) were randomly allocated to three exercise intervention groups (IG1, IG2, and IG3) and a non-exercise control group …

A179: Investigation Of Hydration Status And Drinking Water Intake Recommendations In Taekwondo Athletes, Jiaqi Li, Yi Yan, Xinliang Pan, Jianhao Chen, Hongtao Sui

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

BACKGROUND: Water is a crucial component of the human body, participating in numerous metabolic processes and playing a vital role in maintaining life and athletic performance. Water imbalance is a common occurrence among athletes, including those in Taekwondo, who are particularly susceptible to dehydration due to intense exercise, significant fluid loss, and pre-competition weight reduction. Proper hydration is crucial for taekwondo athletes. However, current water intake recommendations have not been specifically tailored to this sport.

Objective: To investigate the quantity and composition of daily fluid intake among Taekwondo athletes, with the aim of preventing dehydration and improper rehydration practices that …

A005: Progress In Sports Rehabilitation For Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Wei Cao, Wei Qi, Dandan Liu, Zhenyu Qian, Mingyun Sun

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has become the third leading "killer" of the health of Chinese adolescents, following obesity and myopia. Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine, usually characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine accompanied by rotation. The diagnostic criterion is a Cobb angle greater than 10 degrees on X-ray. With the promotion of the concept of "exercise is good medicine" and the Healthy China strategy, exercise therapy has received attention and development.

Purpose: To summarize different sports rehabilitation methods for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis worldwide with the hope to raise awareness of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and …

A007: Neuromuscular Factors Affecting Lower Extremity Explosive Strength Of Male Track And Field Athletes, Yanjin Li, Yue Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: To investigate the neural and muscular factors affecting the explosive power of the lower limbs in college athletes by testing the neuromuscular function (H reflex) and explosive performance of male sprinting and long jump athletes.

Methods: H-reflex, countermovement jump (CMJ), squat jump (SJ) and one repetition maximum(1RM) tests were performed on male track and field college athletes using electromyography evoked potential and three-dimensional dynamometer. Test data of Hmax/Mmax, H-index, peak countermovement jump force and vertical stiffness of male college athletes were obtained. The Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to analyze the relationship between neuromuscular function and explosive performance in …

A008: Screening And Risk Factors Analysis Of Scoliosis In College Students, Wuzhaoyi Yang, Hua Liu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: To understand the prevalence of scoliosis in college students and the risk factors affecting it, and to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of spinal curvature abnormalities.

Methods: During the physical examination of undergraduates at Wuhan Sports University, 523 undergraduates were initially screened for body morphometrics, other physical indicators, and scoliosis. The main screening indicators included ATR, ATI, Adams test, and thoracic kyphosis angle.

Results: The prevalence of initial screening for scoliosis was 28.68%, in which female students (35.63%) were greater than male students (22.05%), and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The positive prevalence of 30.67% for disciplines was greater than the prevalence of 27.78% for operative disciplines, and the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The results of …

A013: The Effect Of Inter-Limb Asymmetry On Swimming Performance: A Systematic Review, Xiaoang Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: The aim of this systematic review was to critically appraise the current literature on (1) the influence of bilateral asymmetries on swimming performance and (2) the asymmetry characteristics that may affect swimming performance in the past 10 years, to provide a reference for future related research.

Method: An electronic search using PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO series databases was performed for English articles, and CNKI and Wanfang database was performed for Chinese articles from 2013 to 2024. The methodological quality of the studies was evaluated using a modified version of currently established scales used in sport science, healthcare and …

A025: A Comparative Analysis Of Chinese And International Studies On Tai Chi Interventions For Knee Osteoarthritis, Yi Xiang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Research Objective: This study aimed to comparatively analyze the research progress, focuses, hotspots, and knowledge community evolution in the field of Tai Chi for knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation at home and abroad. Furthermore, this study seeks to reveal the deepseated reasons for the differences and promote the integration and development of research both domestically and internationally, providing more beneficial theoretical and practical references for the rehabilitation of knee osteoarthritis patients.

Research Methods: This study employed the CiteSpace V6.1.R6 software, built on the JAVA platform, to conduct a knowledge mapping analysis of 66 Chinese and English literature from 2004 to 2023. Pathfinder …

A024: Adverse Childhood Experiences On Social Participation And Informal Social Support In Adulthood In China, Lu Chen, Yan Gao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have a significant impact on the developmental trajectory of healthy aging. The profound impact of ACEs on individuals may spill over to influence the informal social support and social participation (SP) of middle-aged and older adults. However, the precise influence of ACEs on SP and informal social support is not yet clear. Therefore, to fill the research gap, we examined the characteristics of different subgroups of ACEs and analyzed the effects of ACEs on SP and informal social support among middle-aged and older adults.

Method: Data were obtained from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal …

A032: Archery Consistency Assessment By Using Inertial Measurement Unit (Imu), Zengkai Lin, Xinglong Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Nowadays, the primary methods for evaluating archery techniques, especially the consistency, include force plates, motion capture systems, etc. However, these methods are characterized by their high cost, slow feedback, and lack of portability. Therefore, this study attempted to evaluate the consistency of archery techniques by using Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and to verify its feasibility.

Method: Six Chinese national archery team archers (3 men, 3 women, elite) participated in the 50m-target field test by using 5 IMUs (Xsens-DOT, Netherlands; 60Hz) and 8-lens Qualisys Motion Capture Equipment (Qualisys-OQUS-700, Sweden; 200Hz). Phases were divided based on Qualisys data, and the Coefficient …

A035: What Makes Ecological Sport Possible: Reflections On Lewis Mumford's Technological View Of Mass Sport, Qiang Gao, Guosheng Shi

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Lewis Mumford insightfully points out that "if sport is played for sport's sake, then its primary significance is lost". Under the coercion of the machine system, sport has become a so-called spontaneous response to resist the machine system, but such spontaneous response has not succeeded in resisting the machine system, instead, it has made sport itself a compensatory system to stabilize the order under the machine system, which has led to a crisis in the ecology of sport itself. Mumford's critique is an effective path to solving the ecological crisis of sport by practicing deep ecological sport ideology. Deep …

A036: Research On The Impact Of Physical Dance On Body Dissatisfaction Among Female College Students, Hanlu Yang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: With the exacerbation of social phenomena such as "internal competition" and "labeling," mental health issues among university students, especially anxiety and depression among female students, are becoming increasingly prominent. “Body Dissatisfaction”, recognized as a key factor influencing mental health, has garnered widespread attention from various sectors of society. This study aimed to investigate the impact of physical dance on body dissatisfaction among female college students, with the goal of fostering positive body image and promoting healthy exercise habits.

Method: This study employed a combination of literature review, experimental methods, interviews, field observations, questionnaire surveys, and mathematical statistics. Three measurement …

Juvenile Report, December 2024, Tennessee. Department Of Correction.

Juvenile Reports

No abstract provided.

2024 Personal-Sized Seedless Watermelon Cultivar Evaluation In Indiana, Wenjing Guan

Midwest Vegetable Trial Reports

The annual watermelon cultivar evaluation trial is conducted at Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center (SWPAC) in Vincennes, Indiana. It evaluates yield, fruit quality, and overall plant performance of commercial watermelon cultivars and advanced breeding lines. Purdue Extension and seed companies financially support the trial. The 2024 personal-sized triploid watermelon cultivar trial evaluated 18 cultivars.

Navigating The Fine Line: The Role Of Literature As Reflection And Political Commentary, Paul Hong

KAUPA Letters

This article examines the balance between literature and political commentary through the works of Han Kang, particularly The Vegetarian, Human Acts, and The White Book, which explore themes of trauma and societal constraints. It explores the rich tradition of Korean literature and the complex role of the U.S. in shaping Korea's modern history. Additionally, it draws comparisons with authors like Victor Hugo, Émile Zola, and Jean-Paul Sartre, discussing how literature reflects political realities while focusing on universal human struggles.

Application Of Prompt Engineering Technologies Toward Seamless Cybersecurity Breaches Response Process, Young B. Choi

KAUPA Letters

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Cybersecurity, the detection and response to breaches is a critical challenge. Prompt engineering, a technique in natural language processing (NLP), has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to enhance cybersecurity measures. This paper explores the application of prompt engineering in the context of cybersecurity, focusing on its role in the responding process to breaches using GPT-4o capabilities. We will examine how prompt engineering can improve threat intelligence, automate incident response, and augment human decision-making processes.

“A Frail Wish On Human Morality” Versus “A Life-And-Death Question For Humanity”, Yeomin Yoon

KAUPA Letters

No abstract provided.

Kaupa Letters: Volume 12, Issue 2, Korean American University Professors Association

KAUPA Letters

No abstract provided.

A Book Review: The Analects Of Confucius (論語), Young B. Choi

KAUPA Letters

No abstract provided.

버려지는 식품, Chung Gil Lee

KAUPA Letters

No abstract provided.

Economical Acquisition Of Intersection Data To Facilitate Cav Operations Phase Ii – Implementation, Manish Gowda, Walt Fehr, Andrew Balmos, Richard Ajagu, David Hong, James Krogmeier, Montasir Abbas, Samuel Labi

Center for Connected and Automated Transportation

Cost-effective collection and distribution of intersection data are needed to facilitate traffic operations at intersections in the HDV era and particularly, in the prospective era of CAVs. Existing methods are time consuming and costly. Phase I of this research (executed under CCAT Project Nr. 71) developed a cost-effective intersection data collection and distribution device for this purpose. In Phase II of this research, the device prototype was bench tested in Lansing and field tested at Owosso. It was confirmed that the device successfully facilitates SPaT and MAP data collection and dissimulation to mobile devices. These deployments provided evidence that the …

An Unintentional Realist: Rural Poverty In Harold Bell Wright’S Ozarks Novels, John J. Han

KAUPA Letters

This paper explores the theme of rural poverty in Harold Bell Wright’s Ozarks novels, a topic often overlooked due to the romantic, Arcadian lens through which Wright portrays the region. Despite his idealized depictions of simple, spiritually fulfilling rural life, Wright’s personal experiences with poverty and his observations of Ozarks life offer valuable insights into the economic deprivation and isolation of the area. The analysis focuses on The Shepherd of the Hills, The Re-Creation of Brian Kent, and Ma Cinderella, examining how Wright portrays rural poverty, the self-sufficiency of Ozark natives, and the effects of poverty on their lives. While …

Reflections On Han Kang’S 2024 Nobel Prize In Literature, John J. Han

KAUPA Letters

No abstract provided.

Leveraging Ai Tools In University Writing Instruction: Enhancing Student Success While Upholding Academic Integrity, Daisuke Akiba, Rebecca Garte

Publications and Research

The emergence of AI-powered Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini, presents both opportunities and challenges for higher education, particularly regarding academic integrity in writing instruction. This exploratory study examines a novel pedagogical approach that integrates LLMs as required feedback tools in a university-level psychology writing assignment. The exclusive online approach emphasizes improvement through revision, requiring students to obtain AI-generated feedback on ungraded initial drafts based on an instructor-provided rubric, with final assessment focused on the quality of subsequent revisions. Analysis of survey data from 39 undergraduate students, incorporating both quantitative measures and qualitative responses, revealed several …

Patterns In Gray Wolf Pup Survival And Recruitment In Northern Minnesota, Andrea Hynes

All NMU Master's Theses

Knowledge of how and why the vital rates of wildlife populations change through and over time is crucial for understanding wildlife population dynamics. Because estimating gray wolf pup survival is challenging, our understanding of pup survival and the factors influencing survival and recruitment is limited. I used a combination of litter counts and video observations from a large remote camera array to estimate annual wolf pup survival and recruitment and to evaluate intra-annual patterns in pup survival and recruitment within the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem, MN, USA. Mean annual pup survival during 2019–2023 was 0.24, and the mean annual recruitment rate …

Sensitive Grip Mounting Surfaces For Physical Human-Robot Interaction., Branden Shay

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As the development of robotics becomes ever increasingly present in our society, the need for studying how humans and robots interact with each other becomes more of a necessity to be properly integrated in the changing world around us. In this thesis, we undertake the study and development of how to create a tactile human-robot operator interface to guide a robot perform a physical task. The implementation of tactile interfaces such as SkinCell sensor arrays emulating skin, and of a robotic handlebar fitted with tactile sensors are critical examples of the challenges that come with mounting and packaging such sensors …

Investigating The Contribution Of First-Order Streams To Floods In Downstream Water Bodies On The Central Appalachian Plateau., Luke Ott

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Flash floods are the costliest natural disaster in Appalachia. The goal of this study is to better understand flood response in headwater streams and the role of these systems in the generation of downstream floods. We applied a process-based hydrologic model using data from the Robinson Forest environmental monitoring network to estimate the contribution of headwaters to downstream floods. We then used the model to understand the effects of landscape disturbance in headwaters on downstream floods. Finally, we developed empirical hydrologic models to identify useful data for predicting downstream peak flood discharge. Results indicate that headwaters in our study catchment …