Meg Final Report,
2014
Brigham Young University
Meg Final Report, Jeff Edwards, John Smith
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The objectives of this award were met, especially in regard to the mentoring focus of the award. The students have been mentored and trained in an effective manner as outlined in my Mentoring Plan (see below). This includes mentoring students in research, writing, publishing, presenting at conferences, acceptance to professional schools, etc. Indeed, all the students graduating from my lab during this time were accepted to the professional school of their choice (see students listed below). Research, especially where the students are actually involved in all aspects of it including data collection and analysis, as well as publishing can play …
Role Of Primary Cilia In Osteoarthritis,
2014
Brigham Young University
Role Of Primary Cilia In Osteoarthritis, David Kooyman
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Mentoring in my lab in 2012 has led to both tangible and intangible results. The tangible results for this year include two posters presented at an international meeting by undergraduate students, ORCA grants received by two students, international recognition by a team of undergraduate students, two papers published, three papers in preparation to be submitted within 30 days. The intangible results come as students return from interviews to medical and dental schools with stories of how confident they felt talking about their research. They also come in the form of the excitement I see in students when they talk about …
Ampk Activation In Aged Skeletal Muscle After Muscle Contraction,
2014
Brigham Young University
Ampk Activation In Aged Skeletal Muscle After Muscle Contraction, David M. Thomson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The purpose of this mentoring environment grant was to determine the effect of aging on skeletal muscle AMPK intracellular localization and activation by muscle contraction. Funding for the project is now completed. The primary research objectives and findings are listed below:
Can Between-The-Legs Front Throw Distance Be Predicted From Overhead Back Throw Distance?,
2014
Shippensburg University
Can Between-The-Legs Front Throw Distance Be Predicted From Overhead Back Throw Distance?, H. Weiss, B. Meyer, L. Taylor
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings
Please view abstract in the attached PDF file.
Effects Of Prematurity On The Presence Of Weibel-Palade Bodies In Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells In Situ,
2014
Brigham Young University
Effects Of Prematurity On The Presence Of Weibel-Palade Bodies In Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells In Situ, Niloufar Tabatabeai, Dr. John S. Gardner
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Newbom, premature infants have greater susceptibility to infection compared to older newborn infants. Although the reason for greater susceptibility to bacterial infection in premature infants is unknown, there are many reports that focus on neutrophils as the defective cell type in the immature neonatal system. However, it was recently reported by Lorant et al. that in a rat model of inflammation, neutrophils from adult rats failed to migrate efficiently in neonatal rats.’ Furthermore, we found that this defect was associated with decreased expression of Pselectin on the surface of neonatal endothelial cells in situ.
Regulation Of The Transcription Factor Creb In Skeletal Muscle After Exercise,
2014
Brigham Young University
Regulation Of The Transcription Factor Creb In Skeletal Muscle After Exercise, David M. Thomson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
My laboratory is running quite smoothly now. The students in the laboratory are proficient in performing experiments, obtaining data and interpreting it. My first undergraduate students have recently graduated, and I now have a nice array of experienced and newer inexperienced students, so the work is moving forward steadily, both in terms of productivity and of student training. I enjoy seeing students come into the lab with essentially no knowledge of laboratory techniques and the particular physiological topics that we study, and within a couple of months gaining enough knowledge to contribute to an intellectual discussion of the principles we …
Microsome Isolation From Tissue,
2014
University of Kentucky
Microsome Isolation From Tissue, Maria Bodero, Jose Francisco Abisambra
Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Faculty Publications
This protocol details the extraction of microsomes from frozen tissue in order to further examine the protein-protein interactions occurring within the endoplasmic reticulum. This protocol was adapted from Abisambra et al. (2013) with modifications made in order to optimize for subsequent use.
The Abcs Of The Ribosome,
2014
The Ohio State University
The Abcs Of The Ribosome, Kurt Fredrick, Michael Ibba
Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research
An ABC protein that binds the ribosomal exit site suggests a new mechanism for direct regulation of translation in response to changing ATP levels in the cell.
Psychological Contracts In Information Exchanges,
2014
CUNY Graduate Center
Psychological Contracts In Information Exchanges, Stanislav Mamonov
Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Information assets continue to grow in importance of contribution to economic activity. Many emergent businesses, including Google, Amazon and Facebook, leverage crowd-sourced information assets as essential pillars supporting their business models. The appropriation of rights to information assets is commonly done through legal contracts. In practice this approach often fails to prevent conflicts between the information contributors and the companies claiming information rights. In research presented here I attempt to understand when and why the conflicts arise. I draw on psychological contract theory and I develop the framework of psychological contracts in information exchanges. I propose that intellectual property and …
The Role Of Interleukin-6, C-Fos And C-Jun In Adrenal Secretion,
2014
Brigham Young University
The Role Of Interleukin-6, C-Fos And C-Jun In Adrenal Secretion, D. Craig Seager, Dr. Allan M. Judd
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The secretions of the adrenal gland are responsible for the body’s response to stress. One of the major mechanisms by which these secretions are regulated is by the way of the hypothalamuspituitary- adrenal axis (HPA axis). However, it was suspected that other mechanisms exist that are utilized by the body in order to up or down regulate adrenal secretions. One adrenal secretion, cortisol, is of special interest due to its great abundance and various effects in the body. Cortisol levels are generally regulated by ACTH, which is released by the pituitary. However, it was also shown to be increased by …
Does Respiratory Response At Altitude Lead To A Variation In Blood Oxygen Concentrations Among Individuals,
2014
Brigham Young University
Does Respiratory Response At Altitude Lead To A Variation In Blood Oxygen Concentrations Among Individuals, Robert Adams, Dr. Robert Conlee
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Oxygen is the essential element in the air we breathe. The concentration of oxygen is constant in the atmosphere at approximately 21%. However barometric pressure is not constant throughout the atmosphere. The barometric pressure measures the amount of pressure the particles in the atmosphere exert and varies depending on altitude and weather. At sea level the barometric pressure is 760mmHg. The oxygen molecules accessible for respiration exert 21% of that pressure. The pressure of these oxygen molecules is 160mmHg and is referred to as the partial pressure of oxygen. As the altitude increases the total barometric pressure decreases from 760mmHg …
Primate Energy Eexpenditure And Life History,
2014
Hunter College
Primate Energy Eexpenditure And Life History, Herman Pontzer, David A. Raichlen, Adam D. Gordon, Kara K. Schroepfer-Walker, Brian Hare, Matthew C. O’Neill, Kathleen M. Muldoon
Dartmouth Scholarship
Humans and other primates are distinct among placental mammals in having exceptionally slow rates of growth, reproduction, and aging. Primates’ slow life history schedules are generally thought to reflect an evolved strategy of allocating energy away from growth and reproduction and toward somatic investment, particularly to the development and maintenance of large brains. Here we examine an alternative explanation: that primates’ slow life histories reflect low total energy expenditure (TEE) (kilocalories per day) relative to other placental mammals. We compared doubly labeled water measurements of TEE among 17 primate species with similar measures for other placental mammals. We found that …
Self-Determined Engagement In Physical Activity And Sedentary Behaviors Of Us College Students,
2014
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Self-Determined Engagement In Physical Activity And Sedentary Behaviors Of Us College Students, Ale Quartiroli, Hotaka Maeda
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 7(1) : 87-97, 2014. Although the importance of promoting physical activity is well established, researchers have recently considered “sedentary behaviors” as another key risk factor for chronic disease.However, little is known about the motivational processes regulating sedentary behavior on a daily basis. A substantial amount of research has been based on the self-determination theory to examine the motivational processes regulating physical activity behaviors. However, only limited attention has been paid to sedentary behaviors from this theoretical perspective. This study aims to identify and understand motivational aspects related to sedentary behavior from a self-determination perspective. A …
Psychosocial Factors Related To Children’S Active School Travel: A Comparison Of Two European Regions,
2014
University of Aberdeen
Psychosocial Factors Related To Children’S Active School Travel: A Comparison Of Two European Regions, David Mcminn, David A. Rowe, Shemane Murtagh, Norah M. Nelson, Ivan Čuk, Almir Atiković, Mojca Peček, Gavin Breslin, Elaine M. Murtagh, Marie H. Murphy
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 7(1) : 75-86, 2014. Inequalities in health-behaviors exist between regions of Europe, along a North West/South East axis. This study investigated whether prevalence of walking to school and associated psychosocial antecedents differed between these two European regions. Participants were 1,263 children aged 7-11 years, from five countries. Children from North West Europe (n = 641) and South East Europe (n = 622) completed a school travel questionnaire that measured demographics, school commuting mode, travel companion, feelings about their local area, and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) variables related to walking to school. Multivariate analysis of …
The Lived Experience Of An In-Season Concussion Amongst Ncaa Division I Student-Athletes,
2014
University of Mount Olive
The Lived Experience Of An In-Season Concussion Amongst Ncaa Division I Student-Athletes, Matthew S. Moreau, Jody L. Langdon, Thomas A. Buckley
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 7(1) : 62-74, 2014. The clinical presentation and recovery from a sports-related concussion has been well-documented in the sports medicine literature; however, the post-injury experience of the injured individual has been largely unexplored. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine collegiate student-athletes’ lived experiences of an in-season concussion. Four NCAA Division I student-athletes who suffered an in-season concussion were interviewed utilizing an existential phenomenological approach to capture the lived experience of the injury. Five major themes developed from the participants’ experiences: 1) symptoms and emotional response to injury, 2) experiences of concussion testing, …
The Effect Of Music As A Motivational Tool On Isokinetic Concentric Performance In College Aged Students,
2014
Auburn University
The Effect Of Music As A Motivational Tool On Isokinetic Concentric Performance In College Aged Students, Maurice M. Godwin, Ronnette T. Hopson, Carley K. Newman, Timothy J. Leszczak
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 7(1) : 54-61, 2014. Music has been identified as a motivational tool in physical activity and associated with improved performance in aerobic and anaerobic exercise. However, the effects of music on isokinetic strength testing have not been examined. The purpose of this study was to measure the difference in lower limb isokinetic force output in males and females when exposed to a motivational environment (arousing music) and non-motivational environment (silence). A 2 x 2 analysis of variance (group x gender) was used with participants (n = 19; 12 male, 7 female) serving as their …
Determination Of Anaerobic Threshold By Heart Rate Or Heart Rate Variability Using Discontinuous Cycle Ergometry,
2014
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Determination Of Anaerobic Threshold By Heart Rate Or Heart Rate Variability Using Discontinuous Cycle Ergometry, Sung Wook Park, Michael T. Brenneman, William H. Cooke, Alberto Cordova, Donovan L. Fogt
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 7(1) : 45-53, 2014. The purpose was to determine if heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) responses would reflect anaerobic threshold (AT) using a discontinuous, incremental, cycle test. AT was determined by ventilatory threshold (VT). Cyclists (30.6±5.9y; 7 males, 8 females) completed a discontinuous cycle test consisting of 7 stages (6 min each with 3 min of rest between). Three stages were performed at power outputs (W) below those corresponding to a previously established AT, one at W corresponding to AT, and 3 at W above those corresponding to AT. The W at …
Effect Of Upper- And Lower-Body Vibration On Recovery, Muscle Soreness And Performance,
2014
Elon University
Effect Of Upper- And Lower-Body Vibration On Recovery, Muscle Soreness And Performance, Svetlana Nepocatych, Gytis Balilionis, Phillip A. Bishop
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 7(1) : 33-44, 2014. The purpose of this study was to compare three types of recovery methods: control (CON), lower-body vibration (LBV) and upper-body vibration (UBV) on upper-body performance, perceived recovery, and muscle soreness. Eight physically active male volunteers participated in the study. In a crossover study design, participants completed three sets of push-ups to fatigue, a given recovery treatment, and two upper-body Wingate Anaerobic Tests to assess peak and mean anaerobic power. Rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and heart rate (HR) were measured after fatiguing exercise, the recovery treatment and maximal performance test. In …
Wii, Kinect, & Move. Heart Rate, Oxygen Consumption, Energy Expenditure, And Ventilation Due To Different Physically Active Video Game Systems In College Students.,
2014
University of Nebraska Kearney
Wii, Kinect, & Move. Heart Rate, Oxygen Consumption, Energy Expenditure, And Ventilation Due To Different Physically Active Video Game Systems In College Students., Krista C. Scheer, Sarah M. Siebrandt, Gregory A. Brown, Brandon S. Shaw, Ina Shaw
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 7(1) : 22-32, 2014. Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation Move, and Microsoft XBOX Kinect are home video gaming systems that involve player movement to control on-screen game play. Numerous investigations have demonstrated that playing Wii is moderate physical activity at best, but Move and Kinect have not been as thoroughly investigated. The purpose of this study was to compare heart rate, oxygen consumption, and ventilation while playing the games Wii Boxing, Kinect Boxing, and Move Gladiatorial Combat. Heart rate, oxygen consumption, and ventilation were measured at rest and during a graded exercise test in 10 …
The Effects Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching On Post-Exercise Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness In Young Adults,
2014
University of Idaho
The Effects Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching On Post-Exercise Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness In Young Adults, Ryan P. Mcgrath, James R. Whitehead, Dennis J. Caine
International Journal of Exercise Science
International Journal of Exercise Science 7(1) : 14-21, 2014. Until recently, the scientific community believed that post-exercise stretching could reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), but recent reviews of studies on the topic have concluded that pre- or post-exercise static stretching has no effect on mitigating DOMS. However, the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) post-exercise stretching on preventing DOMS has not been adequately studied. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of post-exercise PNF stretching on DOMS. Young adult participants (N=57) were randomly assigned to a PNF stretching group (n=19), a static stretching group (n=20), and …
