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Intergenerational Transmission of Health Behaviors Associated with Lifestyle Diseases: A Systematic Review
No full textPaleopathology in the JAS: Peering Back and Looking Forward
No full textThe field of paleopathology is closely linked with both archaeology and science and has provided readers of the Journal of Archaeological Science with many articles exploring human and animal health and disease in the past. Along with a brief review of the history of paleopathology, and through an evaluation of contributions to the Journal over the past 50 years, suggestions for future research are offered. These suggestions include incorporating theoretical paradigms emphasizing complex roles that social behavior and environmental contexts play in disease processes, syndemic relationships between diseases and conditions, and avoiding a Cartesian epistemological framework of dualisms (body/culture, nature/nurture) as a means to conceptualize the body as fully entangled within relational entities, rather than as a separate entity upon which all else inter-acts. Critical recognition of ways in which paleopathology, and indeed, archaeology and science, has ignored ethical issues of inequality and perpetuated inequity is also addressed as essential steps towards robust knowledge of life in the past
Buddy the Elf and PBIS: When Good Intentions Are Misunderstood
Full text linkOne of my favorite holiday movies is The Elf (link) with Will Ferrell. Buddy (the elf) had great intentions but was often misunderstood. Without knowing that he was raised by elves at the North Pole, people misinterpreted his attacking a “fake” Santa Claus and pouring syrup on spaghetti as a sign of instability.
Like Buddy’s behavior, people can take parts of schoolwide models (link) out of context. Without understanding the entire framework, staff may misconstrue the intent behind interventions. This lack of knowledge leads to frustrations and misunderstandings. Implementers often start with good intentions, but their final results may not accurately reflect the actual model
Modern-day Aquatic Species Comparisons to Trabecular Development in the Early Tetrapod Ossinodus and its Significance to the Vertebrate Conquest of Land
Full text linkNearly 350 million years ago, early tetrapods made a critical transition from living in water to living on land. To better understand how early tetrapods may have spent their time on land during their lifetimes, I examined a growth series of femora from an early Australian tetrapod, Ossinodus. I then compared these to modern-day turtle specimens with the goal of relating Ossinodus to either more aquatic or more terrestrial species. Preliminarily results indicate that Ossinodus may have lived their lives between the two environments. More comparisons to modern-day species may further these results
Presence With Purpose: Growing Fair Trade Awareness
Full text linkIn collaboration with the Chicago Fair Trade Organization, our team developed a comprehensive Marketing Mix strategy for World Fair Trade Day to align with their objectives and expand the reach of fair trade values. Over the course of the Spring 2025 semester, our select group analyzed and optimized key marketing elements—promotion, price, product, and place—to enhance the organization\u27s overall marketing strategy and impact for this event
Does Geography Affect People’s Choice to Change Their Surname After Marriage?
Full text linkOur research concerned the relationship between geography, and whether people choose to change their last names after marriage. We were interested in this topic because we pondered on the idea of whether there were other factors outside of family and beliefs that acted as a socializing agent that impacted an individual’s choice to change their last name after marriage. This topic is sociologically relevant because it helps people better understand how society is slowly beginning to change by geographic region, and also how traditions that sociologically impact individuals and communities are now beginning to change. Our literature review supports our hypothesis, as in recent years many people have opted not to change their last names after marriage, but this has been increasingly prevalent when taking into consideration the different geographic regions these individuals live in. Throughout our research and findings, our theory that geography can greatly influence a person\u27s choice to change names has been proven right, especially through our sample population for our surveys and interviews. Our findings proved our hypothesis right, showing that of the 20.4% of female respondents who live in the city, a majority (54.5%) of them chose to keep their respective last names rather than change them. On the other hand, of the remaining 68.5% of female respondents, who grew up in the suburbs, a plurality of them (40.5%) claimed that they would change their last names after marriage. This is significant because it goes on to prove our hypothesis correct, and the idea that geography greatly impacts the choices an individual makes in regards to their life and identity. Essentially, this goes on to support our argument that geography does indeed affect an individual’s choice of either keeping their last name or changing it after marriage
A Role for The SIFa Receptor in the Regulation of Drosophila Circadian Feeding Rhythms
Full text linkDrosophila melanogaster, or the fruit fly, has a brain region called the pars intercerebalis (PI). This region is similar to the hypothalamus in mammals, which helps control hunger by producing hormones. One important molecule involved in this process is SIFamide, a neuropeptide. To investigate the behavioral effects of SiFamide, we genetically modified flies to lack the SiFamide receptor, creating mutant strains. We then examined how these mutations influenced their sleep and feeding behaviors. Our findings revealed that the SiFamide mutants experienced a significant decrease in overall sleep. While Feeding and activity levels tend to increase during specific times of the da
Complementary Chromatic Adaptation in the Red Alga Galdieria yellowstonensis
Full text linkGaldieria yellowstonensis, an extremophilic red alga, contains pigments from both cyanobacterial and eukaryotic origins. Chromatic adaptation under white, red, and blue light revealed differences in exciton and electron usage. Blue light induced a threefold stronger electrochromic shift and sixfold higher Photosystem I (PSI) oxidation than red light. Cytochromes b and f were half as oxidized under limited light wavelengths. Red light reduced active QB sites of Photosystem II (PSII) threefold but maintained electron flux to cytochrome b6f and PSI. Blue light culture exhibits high PSI-cyclic electron flow, generating a strong proton gradient, while PSII remains highly efficient in electron removal
Anatomical Simulation Fracture Device of the Lower Limb
Full text linkAs first-year engineering students, we designed and ensembled an anatomical fracture device for the lower limb, mainly focusing on the tibia and fibula. This was made possible by using SolidWorks for 3D modeling and printing, as well as materials including ABS plastic, tattoo skin, polymer gel, artificial crystals, and polyethylene (pool noodles). The goal was for the model to accurately represent a comminuted fracture so that medical students are able to use it to gain practical learning experience. Through this project, we put into practice digital and hands-on skills that are invaluable for engineering
Remnants of Identity: Tracing Ancestry in the 19th-Century Rush Medical College Anatomical Collection
Full text linkThis research examines a 19th-century skeletal collection (Rush Medical College Collection) housed at the Field Museum of Natural History to explore whether the original documents designating the recorded “race” of each individual can be corroborated using a modern statistical program (FORDISC 3.1), since how museum workers would have known the ‘race’ of the individuals cannot be determined. The Rush Medical College Collection reflects society’s attitudes towards our nation\u27s most vulnerable individuals, even after death. This research allows us to gain a deeper understanding of the potential effects of marginalization and disenfranchisement in 19th-century Chicago