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Increasing Exclusive Breastfeeding: Baby-Friendly Initiatives, Courtney Ragsdell

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This research investigates the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative and Baby-Friendly Community Initiative on increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates; it also suggests a plan for implementing the Baby-Friendly Community Initiative protocols within a small community.

Aunt Patti's Good Cooking's: An Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook And Guide, Emma Starkman

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This presentation describes the creation of an anti-inflammatory cookbook full of recipes and tidbits as part of my honors thesis.

The Stigmatization Of Eating Disorders: The South Vs. The World, Maria Urbina

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This is the PowerPoint of my Honors Thesis of the same title.

Growth And Production Of Spirulina Plantesis Biomass At The Same Light Intensity And Temperature, Makayla Miller

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Comparing Covid-19 Effects In Bolivia, Ethiopia, And The United States, Mikayla Long

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The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was a horrendous, scary, confusing time for the entire world. I wanted to compare the protocols and policies the United States put in place and the results of cases and death due to the virus to two third world countries. I went on a medical mission trip to Nicaragua, and I could still see the effects of the pandemic two years after it had occurred. I chose Bolivia and Ethiopia to compare to the United States. I compared their policies, national emergency guidelines, number of COVID-19 cases, and cultural values. It was very interesting to …

The Effects Of Light Intensity And Cell Structure On The Cultivation Of Arthrospira Platensis, Taylor Barnhart

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As scientists explore further into space, more cost-effective resources are needed for long-term space travel. An interesting solution is Arthrospira platensis, a filamentous cyanobacteria high in proteins and nutrients, and known for its helical structure. In unfavorable conditions, coiled spirulina cells become straight. Spirulina converts carbon dioxide gas into pure oxygen and the different cell structures stimulate different responses in oxygen production and cultivation. In these experiments, 2.3 L containers of pure coiled spirulina and mixed (coiled and straight) spirulina were placed into 3 incubators with different light intensities: 51µmol/m2/s, 25µmol/m2/s, 12µmol/m2/s. Each experiment length was 72 hours and the …

The Effect Of Nurse-To-Patient Ratio On Medication Errors, Karlee Sutterfield, Jacob Holt, Jasimine Riley

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This review of literature aims to find evidence for a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 and the effect it has on reducing medication errors in the intensive care unit (ICU). The review of literature was conducted to explore factors that contribute to medication errors and the benefits of a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio versus a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio in the ICU. The evidence can help inform staffing decisions makers about safe nurse-to-patient ratios in the ICU and the effect this ratio has on reducing medication errors. A secondary aim is to assess the potential benefit of a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio on additional …

Assessment Of Undergraduate Students' Knowledge And Consumption Of Electrolytes And Hydration, Emma Starkman, Emma Starkman

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The purpose of this research was to determine the knowledge that undergraduate students have regarding electrolytes and hydration and assess where further dissemination of knowledge is needed. Considering the essential nature of water and electrolytes and the limited research in this specific subject, the knowledge and consumption thereof by college students was deemed a needed area of assessment.

Sensory Evaluation Of Sugar Substitutes In Peanut Butter Cookies, Emma Starkman

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The purpose of this experiment was to observe and record the differences in visual, sensory, and flavor characteristics of peanut butter cookies baked with different sugar substitutes to determine if a good alternative exists.

Nausea Control Using Cannabis Vs. Pharmacological Interventions While Undergoing Chemotherapy, Jenna Rogers, Fernanda Valencia, Hayli Woolley

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Cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy typically experience nausea and vomiting. The patient is in turn prescribed multiple medications in order to remedy all the side effects. The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of oral cannabis is more effective in reducing nausea and vomiting compared to the use of pharmacological interventions for nausea and vomiting control for people diagnosed with any stage of cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Thoughts, Behaviors, And Beliefs About Food And Body Image Among College Freshmen, Emma Kathleen Conner, Sophia Talley

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The purpose of this study is to assess and analyze the overall thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors about food and body image among college freshmen. The study will produce data that will allow us to understand how the college freshmen at Ouachita Baptist University think and feel about their food intake and body image.

The Effects Of Music Therapy On The Aggressive Behaviors Of Long-Term Car Residents With Alzheimer's Disease, Kaleigh Thomas, Brooklyn Hester, Jana Milam, Noah Barker

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Objectives: Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia which causes the brain to slowly degenerate leading to memory loss and the reduced ability to perform activities of daily living. The disease can also cause individuals to become combative, aggressive, and to suffer personality changes. This literature review examines the effects of music therapy on the combative behaviors of long-term care residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Methods: A review of the literature was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, and the National Library of Medicine. Peer reviewed articles were limited to full text articles written within the past five years. Abstracts were …

The Evaluation Of Sleep Deprivation On Medication Errors Made By Nurses, Morgan Darr, Isabelle Holeyfield, Hagan Sanchez, Mary Beth Wedgeworth

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A review of the literature was conducted to find supportive evidence for interventions to address the negative effect of sleep deprived nurses on medication errors. The initial objective focused on nurses working in the intensive care unit and expanded to all care settings.