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In the parent-adolescent dyad, parent self-compassion is predictive of lower psychological inflexibility in adolescents
No full textSelf-compassion is defined as being kind and non-judgmental towards oneself, especially when facing difficulties (Neff 2003). Previous studies have shown that parents who have supportive experiences develop higher self-compassion (Lanthren 2020), and parent stress is negatively correlated with parent self-compassion (Gouveia 2016). Another study showed a correlation between self-compassion and flexibility processes, namely acceptance, diffusion, and emotional well-being (Marshall 2016). Psychological inflexibility is defined as a rigid way of responding to internal events, such as negative thoughts or feelings, by avoiding or escaping from them (Ong 2019). Experiential avoidance is an example of inflexibility and refers to the unwillingness to remain in contact with aversive private experiences and taking action to avoid and/or alter them (Wolgast 2014). High inflexibility is associated with higher depression and anxiety (Hayes 2004). The participants of this study were adolescents aged 13-17 years old (65.7% boys, 73.5% European American) and their parents (n = 165). The participants were recruited via Qualtrics online platform in the United States. The adolescents and their parents provided informed consent, completed questionnaires, and were compensated with reward-redeemable points. Parent self-compassion was measured via the Self-Compassion Scale Short-Form, and adolescent psychological inflexibility was measured via the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire. The design of this study was approved by the East Tennessee State University Institutional Review Board. Results indicate that parent self-compassion related to lower adolescent psychological inflexibility. Parent self-compassion may model more flexible ways to relate to one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, which in turn may assist youth with how they relate to themselves and protect them from a rigid coping style. Future research is recommended with longitudinal data to ascertain directionality of findings
Enhancing Support Systems: Bridging the Gap Between Sexual Assault Survivors and Advocates
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this project aims to improve provision of advocacy services to persons reporting sexual assault who access rural emergency departments (ED). Quality indicators showed low percentage of referral for advocacy services to victims of sexual assault due to geographic rurality, systems, and individual barriers present. Research demonstrates that advocacy services reduce trauma burden in those who have suffered sexual assault. Therefore, improving referral to advocacy services is the first step necessary for burden reduction. Target Population and Setting: The target population consists of all adults over the age of 18 who present to the rural regional emergency departments requiring a sexual assault forensic exam. The participants in the project will be ED nurses who care for those in the target population. Processes and Methods: An intervention is designed to evaluate the standard processes for offering and referring patients to advocacy personnel by development of an evidence-based electronic toolkit informed by the International Association of Forensic Nurses. The toolkit organizes available advocacy services per region and includes a check list of quality indicators for use by the ED nurses with victims of sexual assault. The process also includes staff education. Outcomes: Outcome evaluation includes frequency of electronic toolkit use, use of quality indicators, and frequency of advocacy service referrals. Final outcome evaluation is due July 2025
Destination Nawalghar: Shakti ki shiksha
No full textOur group focused our project on empowering women through entrepreneurship in a small town, Nawalghar. The community-identified need we focused on was lifting women out of poverty by strengthening them not only socially, but economically. During the time of this project, we were learning about sustainability and social entrepreneurship in India and directing initiatives to not only be self-sustaining but ethical as well. While the project was only conceptual, we imagine our project could bring a greater sense of empowerment for the women served in the nearby community
Digital Revival: The Role of Social and Streaming Media in the Resurgence of Appalachian Country Music
No full textThis study investigates the role of digital media, specifically social media, and streaming platforms, in the resurgence of Appalachian country music. In recent years, niche music genres have found new life through online platforms, which offer unique avenues for discovery, engagement, and community building. Using a mixed methods approach, this research combines quantitative survey data and qualitative thematic analysis to explore how audiences discover Appalachian country music on platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and Spotify. A cross-sectional survey was distributed to college students and social media users, collecting responses on participants\u27 digital engagement habits, platform preferences, and motivations for exploring Appalachian music. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on digital music discovery and cultural preservation in digital spaces
Assessing the Relationship Between the Incidence of Campylobacteriosis and Ecological Risk Factors in Tennessee
No full textBackground: Campylobacteriosis although is the leading causes of bacterial diarrheal illnesses, have not gained prominent awareness and there are gaps in the understanding of transmission routes for sporadic, non-outbreak cases and their risk factors at the communal level to humans. This study, therefore, aimed to identify the campylobacteriosis risk factors and risk perception from the existing literature in the United States, determine the incidence and ecological risk factors for campylobacteriosis zip code level in Tennessee, and to perform spatiotemporal analysis of campylobacteriosis incidence cases in Tennessee.
Method: To achieve the first aim, a scoping review was conducted to synthesize the risk factors for human campylobacteriosis from existing literature. To achieve the second aim, an ecological analysis was performed using negative binomial regression to identify sociodemographic, agricultural and environmental risk factors for campylobacteriosis at the zip code level in Tennessee. Finally, a trend analysis was performed to describe significant changes in the disease incidence and spatial techniques were employed to determine risk factors and hotspots of the disease at the county level.
Results: The scoping review revealed that awareness level on campylobacteriosis was the least among all gastrointestinal diseases. Due to that, risk perception was very poor among the general population and even among high-risk occupations such as farmers. The magnitude of campylobacteriosis generally has increased since 2013 and this gradual increasing trend is expected to continue into the next five years. The risk factors for campylobacteriosis at the zip code level included population density, percentage of the population being white, presence of chicken operations in a zip code area and number of private wells in a zip code. The risk factors for campylobacteriosis at the county level includes increasing median age and number of cattle operations in the county.
Implications: The risk factors associated with the disease were complex, coming from animals, the environments and sociodemographic characteristics. The practice relevance and implication of these findings are that the One Health approach is needed for devising public health control strategies for the disease. Some recommended One Health activities include enactment of regulations, intensified health education and environmental surveillance
Inferring Feeding Biology in Extinct Shrews (Soricidae: Mammalia): Application of a Linear Morphometric Approach
No full textLinear morphometrics have been used extensively to infer the ecology of fossil organisms, but shrews have not yet been thoroughly explored using this technique. Often considered to have a homogenous insectivorous diet, direct dietary observation suggests shrew dietary diversity is substantial. Diversity of this nature is well established to have influenced skull morphology in other mammal clades, so similar patterns are hypothesized to be detectable in shrews. To test this, I examined the link between known diet and morphological disparity in extant shrews using linear morphometrics and then utilized that framework to infer the dietary ecology of several fossil taxa. Results suggest that while phylogenetic history has influenced the dental morphology of shrews, functional differences are evident. While most fossil taxa studied fall within the range of extant variation, the robust species of Crusafontina present at the Gray Fossil Site is distinct from all other included taxa
Determining Function of CNTNAP5 Gene using Pediatric Patient with Isolated Deletion
Get PDFThere have been few case reports detailing the clinical presentation associated with contactin-associated protein-5 (CNTNAP5) mutations, especially those in isolation from other genetic abnormalities. Although elucidation of this gene’s function has proven difficult, research supporting its suspected role in the nervous system may prove useful in screening for developmental and intellectual disabilities like autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therefore, we present a case of a pediatric patient that has had difficulty gaining weight throughout childhood and carries anomalous facial features including orbital hypertelorism and retrognathia. Mild learning difficulties were noticed at 4 years old alongside the onset of seizures. These observations suggested further diagnostic workup, but cardiovascular, neurological and renal tests were normal. Genetic testing was recommended, and an SNP array detected a 5.6 Mb deletion of 2q14.2 including the CNTNAP5 gene. Exome sequencing was negative, meaning that no additional polymorphisms in the protein-coding regions of the genome could explain the patient’s symptoms. Therefore, the absence of the CNTNAP5 gene is considered pathogenic for this patient’s condition. The patient’s cognitive delay, although not meeting criteria for ASD diagnosis, supports the gene’s neurologic role, potentially influencing synaptic connections via cell recognition and adhesion like its neurexin family members. Abnormal facial features have been associated with previous reports of CNTNAP5 mutations, but seizures are a unique finding. Variations of CNTNAP5 mutations are thought to cause different physiological presentations and may influence the severity of cognition impairment and autism association. By eliminating other genetic influences, a more accurate conclusion to CNTNAP5 gene function and phenotypical consequences of its absence can be elucidated
Investigating the Effect of Fasting on Senescent Cells in Nothobranchius furzeri Fish
No full textSenescent cells (SCs) have been documented to accumulate with age in the organism. Recent studies have shown that reducing the number of SCs in an organism result in tissue rejuvenation and extension of life expectancy. Intermittent fasting is reported to have multiple health benefits and is speculated to reduce the burden of SCs. Nothobranchius furzeri are a new model organism for studying aging and for which there are short- and long-lived strains available. We hypothesize that long- and short-lived strains of N. furzeri will accumulate SCs at different rates; and that fasting will reduce the burden of SCs.
The results show that SCs increased in both strains with age, but the GRZ strain accumulated SCs faster. Fasting decreased the SC burden as measured by SA-beta-Gal and H3K9me3 immunoreactivity. This suggests that fasting could be employed as a senolytic intervention to improve health and extend lifespan