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User Journey of Migrating to FOLIO, Open Athens, and New EBSCO Discovery UI
No full textEmporia State University (ESU) Libraries and Archives made the decision to switch from Sierra and EZProxy to EBSCO hosted FOLIO and OpenAthens. ESU also upgraded to the new EDS UI at the same time. While there were a few challenges with migration ESU Libraries and Archives has seen a great benefit to not only help the efficiency of the library, but in supporting its students and faculty by migrating and upgrading to the new systems
Extension Educators’ Use of Social Media for Promoting Extension-related Activities
No full textThe insurgence of the internet and digital media usage has changed the landscape for information acquisition across disciplines globally. The integration of social media in Extension education has altered communication strategies among educators, farmers, and various stakeholders. This research investigates the degree to which Extension educators in Arkansas utilize social media for professional purposes, identifies demographic factors influencing usage, and analyzes the challenges related to its adoption. This study, informed by the Uses and Gratifications Theory (UGT), utilized a cross-sectional survey design to gather data from 97 Extension educators in three districts. Findings indicate social media is primarily used for event announcements, program marketing, and educational information dissemination, yet it remains underused for interactive and evaluative functions, including client collaboration and program impact assessment. Furthermore, the results demonstrate notable variations in social media adoption among job roles, with 4-H & Youth Development agents showing the highest levels of usage. Also, female agents engage with social media more often than male educators. Significant challenges encompass restricted time for content development and training, absence of incentives, and complexities in navigating social media platforms. Extension educators acknowledge the potential of social media for outreach and engagement, despite existing barriers. The research suggests implementing targeted training, providing specialized administrative support, and improving policies to enhance the effectiveness of social media in Extension education. Future research should investigate optimum practices and training requirements to improve educators’ social media utilization
Do Young Students Save Well? Evidence from an Indonesian College
No full textThe purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of individual modernity, financial literacy, and financial inclusion on students\u27 savings practices, with self-control acting as a moderating variable. We used all the students who participated in this study as samples. All participants are young students, and they are the best generation to adopt financial education, as they are change agents who are expected to bring about positive improvements. We gathered data for this study using observation and questionnaires. This study utilizes quantitative methods, specifically Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and SMART-PLS 4 analysis tools. This study employs the Theory of Planned Behavior, and the findings indicate that individual modernity, financial literacy, and financial inclusion have a major impact on saving behaviors. Self-control does not moderate individual modernity, financial knowledge, or saving behavior. However, this study revealed a novel finding: self-control has the ability to regulate the relationship between financial inclusion and saving behavior. Through this study, it is hoped that young pupils would grasp the significance of learning saving habits, as early saving practices can help prevent debt and consumerism
Effect of Lactation Diets Containing a Cheese Co-product on Sow and Litter Performance
No full textA total of 86 sows (DNA 241, DNA Genetics, Columbus, NE) were used to determine the effects of a cheese co-product (Pro88; Key Manufacturing, Paris, IL) added to lactation diets on sow and litter performance. Sows, in three separate farrowing groups (approximately 43 ± 1 sows per group), were moved into the farrowing house and blocked by parity on d 112 ± 1 of gestation. They were then assigned to one of two dietary treatments that consisted of a control diet or the control with 4% added cheese co-product. Diets were formulated to be balanced for amino acids and minerals, but not for energy. There were 44 sows fed the control diet and 42 sows fed the diet with the cheese co-product. Sows were fed 6 lb of the control diet until farrowing and then were switched to their assigned treatment diet on d 2 of lactation after cross-fostering was completed. Sows were given ad libitum access to their assigned treatment diet until weaning (approximately d 18 of lactation). The addition of a cheese co-product in lactation diets did not affect sow weight, backfat, or loin depth change from entry to weaning. As expected, there were no differences after cross-fostering for the d 2 litter size, litter weight, and litter weight coefficient of variation (CV) as treatment diets had not been fed. Dietary treatment did not affect sow ADFI or their subsequent wean-to-estrus interval. Litter size at weaning, prewean mortality, and piglet and litter weights at weaning were not affected by dietary treatment. In conclusion, the addition of a cheese co-product in lactation diets did not influence sow or litter performance
Foreword, Swine Day 2025
No full textThis file includes the 2025 Swine Day Research Report introduction, standard abbreviations, K-State Vitamin and Trace Mineral Premixes statement, biological variability and chances of error explanation, and acknowledgments of our supporters. We hope that the information in the 2025 Swine Day Research Report will be of benefit as we attempt to meet the needs of the Kansas swine industry
Ana Fernández-Cebrián. Fables of Development: Capitalism and Social Imaginaries in Spain (1950-1967). Liverpool UP, 2023.
No full textReview of Ana Fernández-Cebrián. Fables of Development: Capitalism and Social Imaginaries in Spain (1950-1967). Liverpool UP, 2023, x + 210 pp
Strengthening Families: Reforming Addiction Policy for Better Support and Recovery
Full text linkThis policy brief examines the impact of current punitive drug policies on family stability and public health in the United States. Using historical analysis and evidence from domestic and international policy implementations, this research identifies significant shortcomings in the criminalization approach to substance use disorders (SUDs) that has dominated since 1971. The analysis demonstrates that current policies disproportionately affect minority communities, contribute to family separation, and fail to address the root causes of addiction. Three evidence-based policy alternatives are presented: (1) decriminalizing non-violent drug possession while expanding treatment options, (2) implementing harm reduction strategies to mitigate the consequences of the opioid epidemic, and (3) incorporating family-based approaches to addiction treatment. This research concludes that shifting from punitive to treatment-focused approaches would strengthen family stability, reduce incarceration rates, and create more effective pathways to long-term recovery
Effects of Supplementing Corn Silage to Fall-Calving Heifers and Cows Grazing Bermudagrass and Calf Performance and Physiology – Year 2
Full text linkThe objective was to test the effect of supplemental feeding on cows grazing bermudagrass pastures on cow-calf performance and pasture management. In a completely randomized design, (n = 24) primiparous and multiparous Angus-based cross cows were allocated to bermudagrass pasture with one of two levels of supplemental feeding (nonsupplemented or supplemented at 1% of BW on a DM basis of corn silage). Each treatment consisted of (n = 4) pastures stocked with three cows of different ages, a young (first-calf heifer), middle-aged (3-5 yrs.), and old (≥ 6 yrs.) cow, each averaging 146 ± 3 d of gestation at turnout. Cows were fed silage (32-42% DM and 7.83% CP) daily in fence-line bunks, with feeding amount being adjusted at each weigh date. Cows were weighed on two consecutive days prior to turnout (middle of the second trimester), midpoint (beginning of the third trimester), and at about 2 weeks prior to the estimated calving date for the herd. Body weight, body condition score (BCS), hair score, hair length, and rump fat measurements were taken at each weigh date. Following the final measurement day, cows were relocated to calving pastures consisting of a mixture of bermudagrass, tall fescue, and prairie grass. Calves were weighed at birth and used in weigh-suckle-weigh to estimate milk output. Forage accumulation (FA) and forage mass (FM) were estimated every 28 days using the paired-cage method. Supplementation did not affect cow body weight, body condition score, hair score, or hair length during gestation (P \u3e 0.13). During peak lactation, BCS (P \u3e 0.35) and cow weights (P = 0.79) were not different. Calf birth weight was not affected by their dams being fed corn silage in late gestation (P = 0.91). Although visual BCS did not differ, cows that were supplemented with corn silage measured a greater rump fat accumulation than non-supplemented cows through the end of the second trimester (P = 0.06). Forage mass and forage accumulation did not differ (P \u3e 0.78) based on supplementation method. Corn silage supplementation during late gestation, while cows graze growing bermudagrass, had no physiological effects on cows or calves. Contrary to a previous year, supplementation had no effect on available forage
Form of Supplement and Addition of Ionophore Effects on Steer Performance while Grazing Bromegrass – Year 2
Full text linkStocker steers were grazed on bromegrass from April to end of August and were supplemented with several different types of products. Treatment structure was a completely randomized design with five treatments. Treatments evaluated included mineral only (MIN); free-choice supplementation in a block format (Mintrate 40: BLOCK); and hand-fed supplement of corn:dried distillers grains at 0.25% of body weight on a dry matter basis offered three times per week (HAND). Additionally, ionophore (Rumensin; RU) was included in one block and one hand-fed supplement. Steers were weighed every 28 days while on grass. Steers received an ultrasound scan prior to placement in a feedlot. Monthly pastures were clipped to measure biomass. Steers that were hand-fed had greater ADG and were heavier at the end of the grazing period as compared with self-fed supplementation (P = 0.02). There was no difference in ADG, total gain, or final weight based on addition or not of an ionophore (P \u3e 0.37). Hand-fed steers tended (P = 0.07) to have greater gains and final weight as compared to mineral only steers. There was no difference in gains between steers that were self-fed protein blocks as compared to MIN (P = 0.78). The gain advantages for hand feeding were observed by 84 d of grazing (P = 0.03). Steers that were supplemented tended to have greater muscle depth than MIN (P = 0.07) while there were no differences in marbling scores (P \u3e 0.27) nor backfat thickness (P \u3e 0.52) between any comparisons. There was no difference in available biomass between treatment groups (P \u3e 0.50). Hand feeding supplements to cattle results in greater performance as compared to self-fed feeds evaluated. Cost of gain (COG), based on 2024 cost of products and assuming a 20-mile delivery, calculated to the lowest COG for MIN cattle, followed by hand-fed supplements, with the most expensive being the protein blocks. During the finishing period there were no differences in total gain, ADG, dry matter intake, nor feed to gain conversion for any treatments or specific comparisons (P \u3e 0.16). However, the steers that were hand-fed supplements on grass were heavier at 140 days on feed as compared to self-supplemented steers (P = 0.06) and there was a tendency for steers that were supplemented on grass to have heavier weights at the end of feeding than those receiving only mineral (P = 0.06). Overall, if a producer was retaining ownership of calves through both the stocker and feedlot phase, they will gain an additional 46 pounds per head by supplementing with a corn:dried distillers grains delivered daily while in the stocker period over mineral only or a self-fed protein block
Holding Our Learning and Unlearning
Full text linkThis research explores the interplay between personal and societal transformation by studying a learning community of parents of White sons seeking to parent in ways that disrupt patterns of oppression