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Reducing Biochemical Oxygen Demand in Carbon Rich Wastewater Using Rotating Algae Biofilm Reactors
Get PDFThe USU Frulact Project aims to reduce the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in wastewater from the Frulact facility in Logan, Utah. By using Rotating Algae Biofilm Reactors (RABRs) combined with activated sludge, the project seeks to break down pollutants and lower BOD levels. This innovative system also explores the potential of algae for bioproducts. Ultimately, the project works toward cleaner water, healthier ecosystems, and sustainable solutions for wastewater treatment
Does Exercising With a Romantic Partner Improve Physical, Emotional, And Relational Well-Being?
Get PDFWhile exercise is known to benefit both physical and mental health, working out with a partner may amplify those benefits. Could exercising with a romantic partner further enhance these outcomes---while also improving relationship quality
Low-Cost Orchard Vehicle Location Tracker
Get PDFGPS signal often fails under the canopy of orchards.
This research provides a solution to harvest location tracking without solely relying on the use of GPS.
Reliable speed and distance tracking results in accurate yield mapping and orchard management
Qualitative Findings From a Pilot Study of a Single Session Digital Mental Health Intervention for Adults With a Recent Dementia Diagnosis
Get PDFDementia and Mental Health
• A dementia diagnosis significantly impacts life, leading to higher rates of mental health issues like depression and anxiety (Leung, 2021), and reducing well-being and quality of life (Martyr , 2018).
• Most Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions for individuals with dementia (IwD) are designed for in-person completion and typically range from 6 to 50 sessions. The length and extensive resource requirements can pose barriers for IwD.
• Digital, online interventions can address these barriers
Pinkwashing Palestine: Exploring the Perceptions of Utah College Students
Get PDFThe United States\u27 role in the escalation of the Israeli occupation of Palestine has become a subject of heated political debate, especially on college campuses.
• This project investigates college students’ perceptions of pinkwashing and Israel
• Aims to understand how their perceptions affect their stance on the occupation
• Goal is to provide insight into how we can understand and critically engage with pinkwashing narratives and support Utah-local advocacy movements, as well as broader political campaigns in the U.
SOS: Success or Survival
Get PDFResearch Question: How does unmet basic needs insecurity (food, housing, and financial insecurity) impact college students\u27 academic performance, mental health, and engagement within campus residential communities?
Overveiw: Traditional student development theories often assume students\u27 basic needs are met. But recent data shows food and housing insecurity is rising, especially among marginalized groups, challenging our understanding of student success
Frequency of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Women Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes
Get PDFConsuming fruits and vegetables has been associated with a reduced risk of gestational diabetes and improved pregnancy outcomes. 1
However, the majority do not meet the recommendation of five servings per day or 400 g per day according to the World Health Organization.
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Psychological Flexibility as a Mechanism of Change in Online ACT Among Adults Living With Chronic Health Conditions
No full textLiving with a chronic health condition (CHC) can negatively impact quality of life (QoL) through a complex interaction of mental health challenges, functional limitations, and disease management demands. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a transdiagnostic approach that shows promise in addressing shared challenges across various CHCs by fostering psychological flexibility (PF). PF has been associated with improved QoL and functional outcomes and reduced psychological symptoms in individuals living with specific CHCs; yet its mediating role in these outcomes remains underexplored. This secondary analysis examined whether changes in PF mediated improvements in QoL, psychological symptoms, and functional impairment among individuals with various CHCs. Participants (n=100) were randomized to a six-session self-guided, online ACT program or a waitlist control group. Outcomes were assessed at baseline, post-treatment, and four-week follow-up. Results revealed that increases in PF significantly mediated improvements in QoL, with indirect effects indicating that higher PF at post-treatment predicted better QoL at follow-up. The ACT group demonstrated significant reductions in functional impairment at follow-up compared to the waitlist group, though this effect was not mediated by changes in PF. Improvements in psychological symptoms were not statistically significant and were not mediated by PF. These findings suggest that ACT effectively enhances PF, which subsequently improves QoL in individuals with CHCs. This supports the transdiagnostic applicability of ACT for improving mental health and QoL across diverse chronic conditions. Future research should explore additional mechanisms underlying ACT\u27s effects and investigate ways to optimize its impact on functional and psychological outcomes within CHCs
Academic Standards Subcommittee Minutes September 18, 2025
Get PDFWelcome and approval of March 2025 Minutes Follow-up Topic: Withdrawal policy proposed adjustments New Topics Topic 1: Introduction of proposed change of catalog year policy Topic 2: Proposed minimum university requirements for post-bachelor\u27s certificates and post-master\u27s certificates Potential Topics for 2025-2026 Academic Standard Subcommittee Next Meeting: Thursday, October 16, 202