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Unearthing Mobile: The I-10 Mobile River Bridge Archaeology Project
Get PDFArchaeologists excavated 15 sites along the new I-10 Mobile River Bridge route from November 2021- June 2023 for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge Archaeology Project. These sites span the entire history of Mobile Bay, ranging from Native American occupations from 2,000 years ago to the homes, businesses, and waterfront industries of the last 300 years. The Down the Bay Oral History Project, conducted by the McCall Library Oral History Team, includes over 100 interviews with community members to record a more recent story of the neighborhood. Together, these sources tell a more complete history of the Mobile Bay area.
This video was produced by the USA Center for Archaeological Studies and Motivation Media Inc.and features interviews with Dr. Phil Carr, Dr. Kern Jackson, Laura Wood, Jada Jones, Raven Christopher, Sean Coughlin, Sarah E. Price, and Howard Cyr.
The I-10 Mobile River Bridge Archaeological Project was funded by the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. Project partners include the USA Center for Archaeological Studies, Wiregrass Archaeological Consulting, The Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the USA African American Studies Department
Qing Dynasty Coin
Get PDFThis Qing Dynasty coin was found at the Union Hall Site near downtown Mobile during excavations for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge Archaeological Project. This video was produced by the USA Center for Archaeological Studies and Motivation Media Inc. This project was funded by the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. Project partners include the USA Center for Archaeological Studies, Wiregrass Archaeological Consulting, The Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the USA African American Studies Department.https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/cas-videos_artifact-highlights/1014/thumbnail.jp
Age and Handgrip Strength Related Differences in Near Infrared Spectroscopy Outcomes as a Result of a Vascular Occlusion Test
No full textPurpose: Handgrip (HG) strength is a potent predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality. Advances in technology have provided novel assessments of peripheral microvascular health and function such as measurements of skeletal muscle tissue oxygenation (StO2, %) with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) during vascular occlusion tests (VOT). Although NIRS-VOT derived measures have been shown to change across the lifespan, it is unknown if these variables are sensitive to group differences as defined by HG strength. Therefore, our purpose was to examine mean differences in NIRS-VOT parameters across the lifespan and between groups of low and high HG strength. We hypothesized that individuals with lower HG strength would exhibit lower vascular function, and that older individuals would have slower vascular responses. Methods: 84 adults were separated into age groups: 29 young (19 – 40 yr), 28 midlife (41 – 64 yr), and 27 older (65+ yr). Groups were divided into low and high strength at the median for HG strength, and quasi-balanced based on biological sex. This resulted in six participant groups (e.g., midlife low strength). The VOT included 3 min of rest, 5 min of ischemia, and 3 min of reperfusion to determine indices of reactive hyperemia. NIRS-VOT outcomes included the desaturation rate (i.e., first 30 s), minimal StO2 (StO2min), initial (i.e., first 10 s) rate of re-saturation (upslope), maximal StO2 (StO2max) and time to peak saturation. Separate 2×3 between factor (HG x Age Group) ANOVAs were conducted for each outcome. A p≤0.05 was considered significant, and data were presented as mean ± SD.
Results:There were no significant interactions for the outcome variables, so marginal differences were examined. Independent of strength, there was a significant main effect of Age for baseline (p
Conclusions: The main findings included that the young low HG strength group had the greatest downslope and total magnitude of desaturation, as well as HG strength did not equally influence metrics of the reactive hyperemic phase. The downslope results partially supported the hypothesis that older adults would have slower microvascular responses. For StO2max, age appeared to elicit a stronger effect than HG strength. These findings suggested that HG strength may be most reflective of a specific portion of the vascular tree, while upslope and StO2max may be influenced by different mechanisms associated with reactive hyperemia. Notably, the participants in this study were relatively healthy based on being free of any chronic disease. Future work is necessary to determine the predictive power of NIRS-VOT parameters and its relation to HG strength
J.A.W.S. Fest Jazzy Lunch - June 12, 2024
No full textJoin us as we capture the incredible band Dauphin Street Stompers, delivering a captivating performance of jazz poetry. Let their soulful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics transport you to another world while you enjoy a delicious lunch and provided snacks. Whether you\u27re a jazz enthusiast, a poetry lover, or simply looking for a unique and enjoyable way to spend your afternoon, Jazzy Lunch has something special in store for you.https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/jaws-lunch_2024/1005/thumbnail.jp
J.A.W.S. Fest Jazzy Lunch - May 15, 2024
No full textJoin us as we capture the incredible band Angry Nanny delivering a captivating performance of jazz poetry. Let their soulful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics transport you to another world while you enjoy a delicious lunch and provided snacks. Whether you\u27re a jazz enthusiast, a poetry lover, or simply looking for a unique and enjoyable way to spend your afternoon, Jazzy Lunch has something special in store for you.https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/jaws-lunch_2024/1002/thumbnail.jp
Increase in Data Publishing and Issues with Ethical Challenges Addressing Datasets
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Future of Research Integrity Conference Recording: Session One
No full textVideo recording of the first session of the Future of Research Integrity Conference on May 20, 2024.https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/fric2024_session-videos/1000/thumbnail.jp
Welcome and Overview of the Day
Get PDFWelcome, and overview of the day\u27s events from the summit organizer Gail Kouame, MLIS, Director, Charles M. Baugh Biomedical Library, University of South Alabama.
Funding for today’s event: Innovation Impact Award from Region 2 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine
Developed resources for this event are supported by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) under cooperative agreement numberUG4LM013736. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health
Healing Through the Written and Spoken Word
No full textAttendees will enjoy a session about the powerful healing effects of the creative efforts of writing
