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A Decade Of Monitoring Reveals A Dynamic Fish Assemblage On A Substantial Artificial Reef In The Texas Gulf Of Mexico, David Hicks, Ethan T. Getz, Richard Kline, Carlos E. Cintra-Buenrostro

School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences Faculty Publications

Fish communities on artificial reefs have rarely been monitored over long periods to evaluate success of reef deployment. Here, we used roving diver surveys to assess changes in fish assemblages on a large, reefed vessel during 2008–2017. Multivariate analyses revealed a dynamic community that stabilized after 5 years. Species richness increased and species dominance decreased during 2008–2017. The fish community shifted toward reef-associated species such as hogfish and pufferfish. Species composition shifted, but trophic structure was relatively stable, which suggested that functional groups may not reflect larger community shifts. Our results indicate that fish communities on artificial reefs are temporally …

Senior Recital: November 2, 2024, Alexandra Rocha, Ethan Uyeda

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

November 2, 2024

Saturday Evening

7:00 p.m.

Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy And Clinical Associations With Renal And Hematological Toxicities And Survival In Patients With Neuroendocrine Tumors: An Analysis From Two U.S. Medical Centers, Tao Xu, Joseph S. Dillon, Mary A. Maluccio, Dawn E. Quelle, Sarah H. Nash, Hyunkeun Cho, Kristen E. Limbach, Nicholas J. Skill, Yvette Bren-Mattison, Michael A. O’Rorke

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Purpose: Renal and hematological toxicity are side effects and dose-limiting factors of Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT). We aimed to assess the changes in renal and hematological function and associations with survival in neuroendocrine tumor (NET) patients treated with PRRT. Methods: A retrospective cohort of 448 NET patients treated with either 177Lu-DOTATATE or 90Y-DOTATOC were followed for changes of renal and hematological function. Renal function was assessed by monitoring changes in serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen and estimated glomerular filtration rate. Hematological function was determined by examining changes in white blood cell counts (WBC), platelet counts, and hemoglobin levels over …

Junior Recital: November 2, 2024, Zeph Mussman

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

November 2, 2024

Saturday Afternoon

6:00 p.m.

Senior Recital: November 2, 2024, Chloe Horn, Grace Eom, Joseph Johnson

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

November 2, 2024

Saturday

Noon

Community Crime And Safety: An Investigation Of Gender Differences In The Daily Stress Process, Jennifer W. Robinette, Jennifer R. Piazza, Robert S. Stawski

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Few studies have investigated the associations between community crime rates and affective well-being, and how that relationship may differ according to gender. Using data from the National Study of Daily Experiences and the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the current study examined gender differences between daily affective experiences, crime rates, and perceptions of neighborhood safety. Although feeling unsafe in one's neighborhood was related to worse affective well-being (i.e., higher negative affect/lower positive affect) and larger affective responses to daily stressors, crime rates were not. Women's negative affect was more strongly tied to daily stressors, whereas men's was more strongly tied to …

Senior Recital: November 2, 2024, Jackson Stawick, Lu Witzig

School of Music Programs

Kemp Recital Hall

November 2, 2024

Saturday Afternoon

4:30 p.m.

Andrews University Singers And Chorale - Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Singers and Chorale present A Vision Unfolding, a Fall concert under the direction of Professor Stephen Zork.

Andrews University Singers And Chorale - Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Singers and Chorale present A Vision Unfolding, a Fall concert under the direction of Professor Stephen Zork.

Educational Leadership's Role In Fostering Innovation And Entrepreneurship In Education: A Narrative Literature Review, Zeina Hojeij

All Works

In recent years, educational leadership has come under increased scrutiny due to rising expectations and demands for accountability. Despite the proliferation of leadership models, there remains a notable gap in comprehensive reviews that connect progressive leadership theories with fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in education. This narrative literature review aims to identify pertinent theories of educational leadership—such as instructional, distributed, and transformational leadership—and explore their potential applications in driving innovation and entrepreneurship within educational settings. The objective is to assess how these leadership approaches can cultivate creativity, encourage risk-taking, and champion entrepreneurship to enhance educational outcomes. This review draws from databases …

Protein Consumption And Risk Of Cvd Among Us Adults: The Multi-Ethnic Study Of Atherosclerosis (Mesa), Ji Yun Tark, Ruosha Li, Bing Yu, Alexis C Wood, Nikhil S Padhye, Marcia C De Oliveira Otto

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

BACKGROUND: Although some randomized trials have reported beneficial effects of protein intake on cardiometabolic risk factors, evidence from prospective studies have not supported a strong link between protein intake and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. It is also unclear whether diversity in protein intake plays a role in CVD risk.

OBJECTIVE: We investigated prospective associations of (1) protein intake, overall and by food source and (2) diversity of protein sources with risk of CVD, coronary heart disease (CHD), and stroke.

METHODS: In a multi-ethnic cohort of 5879 U.S. adults (45-84 years), who were free of CVD at baseline, protein intake was …

Using Patient-Reported Experiences To Inform The Use Of Foam Dressings For Hard-To-Heal Wounds: Perspectives From A Wound Care Expert Panel, Kevin Woo, Nick Santamaria, Dimitri Beeckman, Paulo Alves, Breda Cullen, Amit Gefen, José Luis Lázaro-Martínez, Hadar Lev-Tov, Bijan Najafi, Andrew Sharpe, Terry Swanson

Center on Aging Staff Publications

Caring for patients with hard-to-heal (chronic) wounds requires a multifaceted approach that addresses their diverse needs, which can contribute to the complexity of care. Wound care providers must have a comprehensive understanding of the patient's comorbid conditions and psychosocial issues to provide personalised and effective treatment. Key quality indicators for effective wound care involves not only selecting appropriate local wound care products, such as foam dressings, but also addressing individual patient experiences of wound-related pain, odour, itch, excessive wound drainage, and self-care needs. The purpose of this review is to inculcate the wound care practice community, research scientists and healthcare …

Mother Lula Mae Fuller

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Otis "Buck" Oglesby

African American Funeral Programs

Otis--Buck--Oglesby.pdf - Funeral program for Otis "Buck" Oglesby

Ms. Bonnie D. Cook

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Input Of Sex Data Does Not Affect Metabolic Variables Returned From The Cosmed K5 Unit During Exercise, Olivia R. Perez, Michael W.H Wong, Dustin W. Davis, James W. Navalta

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

There is a sex-data gap in sport and exercise, which results in an underrepresentation of female participants and increases the possibility of misgendering individuals who identify other than the female-male binary. A potential barrier to gender inclusivity could be that common exercise science equipment and software are limited to binary options for sex, excluding people who identify as gender minorities. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether sex data input into the COSMED K5 had a direct effect on metabolic outcome variables. METHODS: Seven adult participants (age = 29.6 ± 10.8 years, height = 172.6 ± 8.5 …

The Effects Of Music On Force Production, Pleasure, Perceived Exertion, Fatigue, And Recovery During An Isokinetic Strength Task, Ainsley Nommensen, Leighton Jones, Zachary Zenko

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Music is frequently listened to during exercise to enhance the overall experience. Prior research suggests promising effects of music for enhancing pleasure experienced during exercise, reducing perceived exertion, reducing fatigue, and enhancing recovery. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to offer new insights into how self-selected music can impact affective responses, perceptions of exertion and fatigue, and performance on a resistance exercise task. METHODS: A total of 34 participants (21 women and 13 men, mean age: 22 ± 6 years) completed two sessions of isokinetic resistance exercise in a counterbalanced order. In the experimental session, participants listened …

Erα Governs The Sexual Dimorphism In Hsp72-Mediated Control Of Mitochondrial Function, Exercise Capacity, And Insulin Sensitivity In Mice, Noelle Morrow, Amanda Lin, Zhenqi Zhou, Hirotaka Iwasaki, Brian Drew, Mark Febbraio, Andrea Hevener

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

HSP72 is a chaperone protein upregulated during exercise. Levels are reduced in aging and obesity, and increased levels are correlated with improvements in metabolic health in male mice and humans. Male HSP72KO mice have increased body fat, decreased insulin sensitivity, and a loss of mitochondrial quality control. Specifically, male KO mice have increased cytosolic Parkin levels, but the protein is unable to move to the mitochondria resulting in enlarged, hyperfused mitochondria associated with metabolic dysfunction. PURPOSE: To investigate the role of HSP72 in female mice to better understand the sexual dimorphism involved in the heat shock response. METHODS: …

Development Of A Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring Technique Using Phase-Space-Reconstruction And 2-D Fourier Series Current Waveform Features, Motaz Abu Sbeitan

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

The growing need for energy and efficient energy control has emphasized the importance of tracking appliance-level energy usage. The capability of Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring (NILM) to separate energy usage data per appliance from a single measurement provides a practical solution. This thesis explores developing a novel NILM method using Phase-Space Reconstruction (PSR) and 2-D Fourier Series to enhance feature extraction from the steady-state current waveforms. Existing NILM techniques frequently encounter accuracy challenges caused by overlapping power signatures of appliances and complex operational states. The proposed method is designed to efficiently capture the steady-state characteristics of electrical appliances. It is evaluated …

Lower Extremity Muscle Volume As A Prediction For Sprint Speed In Collegiate Football Players, Malorie Wilwand, Joshua Sponbeck, Steven P. Allen, Greg Snow, Iain Hunter, Aaron W. Johnson

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Sprinting is a crucial component of success in American football regardless of the position group. PURPOSE: To evaluate the relationship between muscle volume (MV) of the lower body muscles and sprint performance among different AF position groups. METHODS: This was a secondary analysis from the HAMIR study. The study included NCAA Division I AF players aged 18 and older who were active on the roster and not injured at the time of data collection. Positions were grouped as follows: the combo group (linebackers and tight ends), the big group (offensive and defensive linemen), and the skill group (defensive …

Influence Of Fitness On Moderate-Intensity Blood Pressure Responses In Normotensive And Hypertensive Individuals, Joseph Larsen, Jayson Gifford

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Early detection and treatment is important in cardiovascular disease because arteries are often occluded by 75% or more before symptoms become apparent. Exercise blood pressure has been shown to be predictive of future cardiovascular disease independent of resting blood pressure. However, many factors affecting exercise blood pressure need to be further investigated and described before exercise blood pressure can become a common practice. PURPOSE: To investigate how exercise intensity and fitness influence the blood pressure response in hypertensive and normotensive individuals. We hypothesized that hypertensive participants would have greater increases in exercise blood pressure than normotensive subjects during a …

Football Player Achilles Tendon Size Decreases Following Lower Body Strengthening Exercises With An Observed Increase In Blood Flow To The Tendon, Jeffrey J. Stewart, Lee J Hinkle, Austin Goodrich, Malorie Wilwand, Gabe Davidson, Bryson T. Schaugaard, B. Brett Mortensen, Matthew K. Seeley, A. Wayne Johnson

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

ABSTRACT

The loading forces experienced during exercise may cause morphological and vascularization changes in the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendons of runners decrease in cross-sectional area (CSA) after a distance run. Understanding acute morphological changes as a result of single bouts of exercise gives insight to clinicians about how to organize and recommend training sessions and recovery and may inform injury risk. Purpose: This study aims to characterize changes in tendon thickness, CSA, and blood flow of Division I collegiate football (FB) players before and after a bout of strengthening exercise. Methods: Twenty-nine participants (height: 189±5.62 cm, weight: 106±19.0 kg, …

Effect Of Caffeine On Symptoms And Biomarkers Of Gastrointestinal Injury After Physical Work In The Heat, Marissa Ramirez, Jonathan Specht, Fabiano Amorim

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Effect of Caffeine on Symptoms and Biomarkers of Gastrointestinal Injury After Physical Work in the Heat

MARISSA RAMIREZ, JONATHAN W. SPECHT, FABIANO T. AMORIM

Exercise Science Laboratory; Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences; University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO

Category: Doctoral

Advisor / Mentor: Amorim, Fabiano ([email protected])

ABSTRACT

Several job industries require substantial prolonged physical exertion in hot environmental conditions which increases the risk of heat-related illnesses. Endotoxemia, a hallmark of exertional heat stroke, is defined by increased levels of circulating lipopolysaccharides, often caused by gastrointestinal (GI) injury and subsequent permeability. Caffeine is a stimulant frequently used among …

Mrs. Dorothy Hilton Wilkerson

African American Funeral Programs

Mrs_Dorothy_Hilton_Wilkerson.pdf - Funeral program for Mrs. Dorothy Hilton Wilkerson

Determining The Long-Term Effectiveness Of Seeding Post-Dam Removal In The Elwha River, Wa, Through Soil Seed Bank Analysis, Makenna Tabino, Rebecca Brown

2024 Symposium

Following the historic dam removal along the Elwha River in Olympic National Park, we are evaluating the impact of seeding in the former Lake Mills reservoir by examining the soil seed bank composition. The Elwha River had the largest dam removal project in history, and the second largest ecological restoration project in National Parks Service history. Active restoration (seeding and planting) took place in terraces and valley walls, the two dominant landform types found in the former reservoir. While the plant community in the former dam reservoirs is well documented, the soil seed bank remains unexplored.

My objective is to …

Designing Student-Created Podcast Projects: Tips For Busy Instructors, Jessica Zbeida

TxDLA Journal of Digital Learning

Student-created podcasts have become popular assignments across higher education, yet many instructors need support to design projects that truly engage learners. This paper provides tips for developing student-created podcasts, both as formative and summative assessments.

Folktales - Witchcraft, Lechuza-P, 1972, 1979-87, 1994-5

Mark Glazer's Traditional Mexican American Folklore Collection

Folktales collected by anthropology students from 1972, 1979-87, and 1994-5. NOTE: Personally identifiable information has been redacted.

Forms Of Violence Against Jordanian Women And Girls With Disabilities: Correlations With Psychological Well-Being, Reem A. Alkenani, Burhan Mahmoud Hamadneh

Journal of International Women's Studies

The study aims to identify the forms of violence against women and girls with disabilities and their relationship to psychological well-being. The study used a descriptive approach with a correlational study design. We selected the study sample using stratified random sampling, which included 220 girls and women with physical and sensory disabilities aged 14 to 30 years from primary and secondary schools as well as universities in the Ajloun region of northern Jordan. We collected data using a scale for forms of violence (16 items) and a scale for psychological well-being (28 items) after verifying their validity and reliability in …

Predictors Of Wellbeing For Women With Disabilities In The United Arab Emirates, Tatiana Karabchuk, Osman Antwi-Boateng

Journal of International Women's Studies

Women with disabilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) face unique challenges due to traditional gender roles and societal expectations. Despite these challenges, recent social policies in the UAE aimed at supporting people with disabilities have significantly improved their life satisfaction. This study explores the determinants of happiness for women with disabilities compared disabled men using data from the 2017 National Survey for Happiness and Positivity. Contrary to expectations, women with disabilities in the UAE have highest happiness scores compared to women without disabilities and men with/without disabilities. Furthermore, both women with and without disabilities consistently over score men with/without …

Programmes For The Protection Of Children Of Determination From Abuse And Neglect In The United Arab Emirates, Fakir Al Gharaibeh, Bakhita Alketbi

Journal of International Women's Studies

This paper examines the initiatives and policies implemented in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to protect Children of Determination (COD) from abuse and neglect. Despite global efforts to address child abuse, children with disabilities, referred to here as children of determination, remain particularly vulnerable. This paper explores the social framework, legal protections, prevention strategies, challenges, and necessary measures to ensure that such children are safe and empowered to protect themselves from abuse. The paper also explores approaches to enhancing the efficacy of the caregivers engaged with these children so that they can predict, prevent, and deal with incidents of abuse. …