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Temporal Changes In Energy-Balance Behaviors And Home Factors In Adolescents With Normal Weight And Those With Overweight Or Obesity, Senlin Chen, Chelsea L. Kracht, Robbie A. Beyl, Amanda E. Staiano

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

This study aimed to examine the temporal changes in energy-balance behaviors and home factors in adolescents with normal weight and those with overweight or obesity (OWOB). Adolescents or parent proxies completed survey assessments two to four years before (T0; n = 82), ≤ six months before (T1; n = 68), and ≤ three months after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak (T2; n = 82), to capture energy-balance behaviors (i.e., physical activity [PA], screen time, sleep) and home factors (i.e., food environment, food worry, parent support for PA). At T0 and T1 (before pandemic), participants visited our laboratory for anthropometric measurements. At …

The Tn Quarterly Business And Economic Indicators, First Quarter 2023, Tennessee. Secretary Of State.

Economic Indicators

No abstract provided.

Juvenile Report, May 2023, Tennessee. Department Of Correction.

Juvenile Reports

No abstract provided.

Tennessee Felon Population Update, May 2023, Tennessee. Department Of Correction.

Felon Population Reports

No abstract provided.

Morphology Engineering Of Hybrid Supercapacitor Electrodes From Hierarchical Stem-Like Carbon Networks With Flower-Like Mos2 Structures, Jaehoon Ji, Sewon Park, Jong Hyun Choi

Purdue University Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund

There is a critical need to develop high-performance supercapacitors that can complement and even rival batteries for energy storage. This work introduces a strategy to drastically enhance the energy storage performance of a supercapacitor by engineering electrode morphologies with ternary composites offering distinct benefits for the energy storage application. The electrodes were fabricated with conductive networks of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) coated with a zeolitic imidazole framework (ZIF) for high ion diffusivity and ion-accumulating molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) with various morphologies. These include flower-like (fMoS2), stacked-plate (pMoS2), and exfoliated-flake (eMoS2) structures from topochemical synthesis. CNT-ZIF-fMoS2 demonstrates an excellent energy density, reaching almost …

An Ethical Framework For Library Publishing Version 2.0, Tina Baich, Nina Collins, Jaime Ding, Abigail Gulya, Zoe Wake Hyde, Bernadette A. Lear, Joshua Neds-Fox, Charlotte Roh, Melanie Schlosser, Kate Shuttleworth, Christine Turner

LPC Publications

Conceived at the Library Publishing Forum in 2017, the Ethical Framework for Library Publishing was a first-of-its-kind document for the LPC and the library publishing community. But remarkable social upheaval in the ensuing years, along with the continued maturation of our discipline, prompted the LPC to convene a task force to update the Framework for our current environment. What the task force developed, to our surprise, looks very little like the original document. An Ethical Framework for Library Publishing Version 2.0 is a true framework to help library publishers set an ethical baseline for their programs and activities. Consisting of …

High Efficiency Heat Pump Industrial Drying With Water Vapor-Selective Membranes, Andrew Fix, James E. Braun, David M. Warsinger

School of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

Convective drying processes consume a significant amount of energy within the industrial sector. Heat pump-based drying processes are gaining attention as a potential technology for enabling efficient, electricity-driven drying for various applications. In this work, we propose a new heat pump drying system concept that employs water vapor-selective membranes for active control of the air humidity in drying processes, termed the MemDry system. We developed system-level models for the MemDry and representative baseline systems based on the first and second laws of thermodynamics to explore energy trends and limitations of the concept. It was found that energy savings on the …

Temperature-Controlled Transition Boiling At The Stagnation Zone During Submerged Jet Impingement Of A Dielectric Fluid, T. Stamps, Justin A. Weibel

CTRC Research Publications

No abstract provided.

Potential Public Health Impacts Of Louisiana House Bill 182, Corisandra Leyton-High

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

No abstract provided.

Utilizing Prams And Healthy People 2020 To Examine Black Women’S Breastfeeding Behaviors In Louisiana Prior To The Onset Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Almetra Granger, Tyra Gross, Amy Thierry

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

Background: Compared to other racial/ethnic groups, Black women have the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the United States and do not reach the Healthy People 2020 goal of 81.9% of infants being breastfed. Black women in Louisiana exhibit lower breastfeeding rates than the national average. Factors contributing to this disparity are under-explored. Methods: Using Louisiana Pregnancy Risks Assessment Monitoring Systems (LaPRAMS) Phase 8 2016-2018 data, a mixed-methods analysis captured both quantitative and qualitative data reflecting Black participants’ breastfeeding experiences. Results: Quantitative results indicated that 58.2% of the sample breastfed, with women who did not breastfeed identifying several breastfeeding barriers. Qualitative …

Vol 3 May '23 Cover, Publishing And Table Of Contents, Donna L. Williams

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

No abstract provided.

Louisiana's 2023 Legislative Session: Bills Impacting Lgbtq+ And Public Health, Adrienne Katner, Harold Paul Katner

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

No abstract provided.

Vol 3 May '23 Full Issue, Donna L. Williams

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

No abstract provided.

Hybrid Group Mentorship For Youth Impacted By Familial Substance Use Disorder, Stephen Phillippi, Helen Lindau, Casey L. Thomas, Kaylin Beiter, Ashley Fenton, Michelle Lawrence Bidwell, Claudia Leonardi, Edmond Bowers

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

Background: Children under the care of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) are themselves at risk for developing SUDs and delinquent behavior. Mentorship can be protective for these youth. This preliminary program evaluation study, following a descriptive cross-sectional design, describes Camp Mariposa, a novel peer and group mentoring program for youth affected by familial substance use. Methods: Data were collected from participants across 13 mentoring sites nationwide, with one site in Louisiana. These data include demographics and self-reported information about substance use, juvenile judicial system involvement, and experiences in the mentoring program. Results: Data on 570 youth participants (52% male …

Manual Vacuum Aspiration: Attitudes, Familiarity, And Comfort Among Obgyn Physicians At Louisiana State University New Orleans And Baton Rouge Programs, Alexis Hernandez, Stacey Scheib

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

Background: Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) uses a hand-held aspirator to generate a vacuum to aspirate uterine contents for management of early pregnancy loss (EPL) or elective abortion prior to 12-weeks gestation. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, MVA is a safe, cost-saving procedure that promotes patient comfort, convenience, and privacy. Despite the advantages of this procedure, it is often overlooked in favor of electric suction or dilation and curettage, more extensive procedures that are associated with increased cost and post-procedural pain and bleeding. The goal of this study is to assess the attitudes, familiarity, and comfort towards …

The Impact Of Public Health Units On Mpox, Covid-19 And Flu Vaccinations In Louisiana, David Holcombe, Arundhati Bakshi, Joshua Mjolsness

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

No abstract provided.

Louisiana Department Of Health Community Engagement For The State Health Assessment And State Health Improvement Plan, Alexander Hayley, Tewabetch Negatu

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

No abstract provided.

Prescription Opioid Exposure During Pregnancy And Associations With Key Birth Outcomes: A Multistate Analysis Of The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (Prams), Andrei Stefanescu, Jennifer Le, Rosaria Trichilo-Lucas

Journal of the Louisiana Public Health Association

No abstract provided.

The Discipline Of Information Literacy: Revitalizing The Conversation On Your Campus, Clarence Maybee, Karen Kaufman

Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research

This presentation is an overview to viewing information literacy as a discipline. The presentation is comprised of a background of information literacy as a discipline, elements of a discipline, and the disciplinary elements of information literacy. It concludes with a brief overview of teaching IL using the disciplinary lens.

Modern Impressions: Getting To Know Your Library Website Users, Robin Naughton

Publications and Research

Academic library websites need to support a variety of users (student, faculty, staff, administrator, alumni, etc.) with intellectual pursuits related to research, teaching, and learning, in addition to being user-friendly, valuable and informative. Although the CUNY Queens College Library (QCL) website has been redesigned multiple times, there has not been a formal user research study of the website and its users to inform the redesign. Taking a user-centered approach, specifically the user-centered design (UCD) methodology, this study explores users of an urban academic library website in the United States through the use of triangulation, a mixed-methods approach that includes user …

Opportunities And Challenges From Major Disasters Lessons Learned Of Long-Term Recovery Group Members, Eduardo E. Landaeta

Graduate Program in International Studies Theses & Dissertations

Natural hazards caused by the alteration of weather patterns expose populations at risk, with an outcome of economic loss, property damage, personal injury, and loss of life. The unpredictability of disasters is a topic of concern to most governments. Disaster policies need more attention in aligning mitigation opportunities with disaster housing recovery (DHR). The effect of flooding, which primarily impacts housing in coastal areas, is one of the most serious issues associated with natural hazard. Flooding has a variety of causes and implications, especially for vulnerable populations who are exposed to it. DHR is complex, involving the need for effective …

A Leftist Political Surge: How An Authoritarian Past Helped Spawn A Modern Political Movement In Spain And Portugal, Jared Sykes

Graduate Program in International Studies Theses & Dissertations

Since the 2008 financial crisis ravaged the EU, Spain and Portugal struggled economically to recover, especially as forces in the EU, the European Central Bank (ECB), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) enforced bailout packages conditional on the implementation of austerity. Additionally, Spanish and Portuguese society have continuously struggled with a history of authoritarian legacies, of the Franco and Salazar dictatorships that ruled the Iberian Peninsula for nearly 50 years. As outrage continued, protest movements, most notably the Spanish 15-M Movement, fueled voter dissatisfaction. Eventually, many prominent figures from the protest movement founded or brough momentum to left-wing political forces, …

Kids And Canines: Pawsitively Impacting Occupational Therapy Outcomes, Jessica M. Simon

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations

Within the scope of pediatric occupational therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a new and emerging area of practice that has shown to have a positive impact in its use with pediatric clients specifically. AAT is formally defined as, “a form of therapy that includes the presence of and/or interaction with an animal to facilitate progress toward some therapeutic goal” (Hardy & Weston, 2020, p. 197). Through the completion of this Capstone, the student aimed to develop in-depth clinical practice skills related to using AAT within pediatric occupational therapy, develop professional leadership skills, and contribute meaningful research regarding the benefits of …

Sensory Integration: Improving Participation, Behavior, And Learning In Individuals With Sensory Processing Disorder, Brooklyn K. Osborne

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations

This capstone project encompassed a two-fold focus on advanced clinical practice in the area of sensory integration and research on the effect of sensory integration on the family dynamic. Ayres Sensory Integration was implemented in clinical practice in order to enhance learning, behavior, and participation in individuals with sensory processing disorder and sensory concerns. The research study examined the lived experiences of parents/caregivers of children with sensory processing difficulties to understand how sensory integration has impacted their family dynamic. Qualitative phenomenological methodology was used for data collection and analysis. Sixteen parents were interviewed, and four major themes emerged including family …

The Relevance Of Sensory-Based Intervention In Improving Occupational Performance In Pediatrics, Jasmine M. Fritzemeier

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations

The present capstone experience highlights sensory processing differences in relation to occupational performance. Current literature suggests varying evidence on sensory processing differences and effective interventions. This capstone utilizes GAS to measure progress toward functional goals with sensory-based intervention. Results indicate improvements for all five clients in at least one area after 5 to 8 sessions of sensory-based intervention. Improvements noted on GAS demonstrate the effectiveness of sensory-based intervention to address functional differences. The scope of practice for occupational therapy practitioners, therefore, includes sensory-based intervention to improve functional performance and well-being across several settings.

Treating Cognition Through Occupational Performance In Individuals With Neurological Disorders In Home Health, Alcina J. Park

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations

Neurological Disorders (ND) like Alzheimer’s Disease, is one of the leading chronic diseases in older adults (National Council on Aging, 2023). One of the most common symptoms of ND is cognitive dysfunction, which prevent individuals with NDs from pursuing their daily occupations (Liu et al., 2019). This makes the exploration of treatment that delays functional decline in NDs imperative. Occupational therapy is valued and recognized in literature, but limited research is specific to cognition in occupational performance in home health. This capstone project used cognitive therapy approaches Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy, and Cognitive Training, to combat cognitive decline …

The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Meeting Mental Health Needs Of College Students In The South Dakota Regental University System, Molly J. Graesser

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations

College students with mental health concerns and disabilities are at risk for poorer academic outcomes. Utilization of student support services (TRIO, disability services, and student counseling services) can mitigate these issues. However, utilization patterns and the service delivery process are not well understood in the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) system. This study aimed to investigate 1. The extent to which students utilize mental health and disability services in the South Dakota Board of Regent (SDBOR) University system. 2. How service providers deliver those services to students. Utilizing a cross sectional survey and grounded theory design, researchers found that …

Physical And Psychological Impacts Of Burn Injuries On The Pediatric Population And Their Families: An Occupational Therapy Perspective, Sadie E. Anderson

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations

Background: Due to the curious nature of the pediatric population, burns are a common and leading cause of non-fatal and fatal injuries among children. Following these injuries, the impacts extend beyond the physical impairments that occur and often result in long-term psychological impacts for the child and their families. With a holistic approach to care, occupational therapy is fully equipped to aid in the mitigating of these impacts. Method: Through advanced clinical practice and the development of various questionnaires, occupational therapy interventions were explored and integrated to facilitate functional outcomes and improve mental health care. Results: With the provision of …

Detection Of Toxic Aldehydes In Aerosols Of Electronic Cigarettes., Ellie Bess Reed

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Over the past decade, use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has increased in the younger generations of the United States. With the broad range of flavors and devices distributed on the market, American youth are prime marketing targets for the e-cigarette industry. To create a more regulated market, research of this thesis has been conducted on newer generations of e-cigarette “MOD” devices to examine how e-cigarette battery power output and coil temperature, concentrations of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin, added flavorings (strawberry, mango, and menthol), and the presence of nicotine affect generation of aerosol particles and aldehydes in aerosols emitted by …

The Study Of Corrosion On Additive-Manufactured Metals., Braydan Daniels

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the corrosion mechanisms between wrought and additive-manufactured (3D-printed) copper and stainless steel. The experimental procedure consisted of measuring the open circuit potential, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, linear sweep voltammetry, Tafel analysis, surface topology, and scanning electron microscopy for each metal within salt water, tap water, sulfuric acid, and synthetic body fluid (excluding copper in synthetic body fluid).

Overall, printed stainless steel was more corrosion-resistant than wrought stainless steel in tap water and synthetic body fluid based on OCP, LSV, and surface topology results. Additionally, printed copper was more corrosion-resistant than wrought …