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Impact of External Ankle Dorsiflexion Restriction on Sagittal Plane Kinematics and ACL Injury Risk in Big Mountain Skiers
Get PDFIntroduction. Big mountain skiing involves frequent impacts on extreme terrain and stiff boots that alter lower extremity joint kinematics consistent with ACL injury mechanisms. Back-weighted sagittal loading patterns identified in Alpine skiing, such as boot-induced anterior drawer of the tibia, remain unstudied in big mountain skiing. Purpose. This study characterizes the effect of ankle dorsiflexion restriction induced by big mountain ski boots on lower extremity sagittal joint kinematics in the context of known ACL injury mechanics. Methods. Participants completed five isometric squats under two conditions: restricted and unrestricted ankle dorsiflexion. Squat trials simulated a skier’s stance. Two-way ANOVA and paired t-tests compared restricted and unrestricted conditions. Results. Significant differences in ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion angles were observed between conditions. Conclusion. These results indicate restrictive ski boots may alter sagittal plane kinematics in patterns consistent with ACL injury mechanisms in big mountain skiing
Development of the Couple Financial Conflict Scale: A Pilot Study
Get PDFBest Paper from the Financial Therapy Association 2023 Annual Conference.
Conflict over financial matters is a prevalent challenge among couples and, when persistent, can undermine relationship stability. Despite its significance, the availability of validated assessment tools to measure financial conflict within intimate relationships remains limited. Grounded in Couples and Finances Theory, this study presents the development of the Couple Financial Conflict Scale (CFCS), an innovative, eight-item instrument designed to evaluate the presence and frequency of self-reported financial conflict between partners. Preliminary findings suggest that the CFCS demonstrates acceptable reliability and validity. The study discusses implications for both practitioners and researchers, highlighting potential applications in clinical and academic settings
Financial Self-Efficacy and Debt Behavior: Does Gender or Marriage Matter?
Get PDFThis study investigates the relationship between financial self-efficacy and debt behavior, focusing on gender and marital differences. Using data from the 2021 National Financial Capability Study (NFCS) and employing structural equation modeling, this paper analyzes other forms of debt, not just credit card debt, as previously studied. The study finds that higher financial self-efficacy is generally significantly associated with controlled debt across gender and marital status. While the gender differences in this relationship are not statistically different, marital differences exist, with stronger relationships observed among married individuals. These findings indicate that tailored financial education and interventions, such as affirming positive outcomes and praising them when they reach challenging goals, could boost individuals\u27 financial self-efficacy and improve debt management, thereby addressing financial challenges more effectively across gender and marital statuses
Delphi Study on Requirements for Master’s Degrees from the Perspective of Agricultural Communications Faculty
Get PDFAgricultural communications is a young discipline and although undergraduate curriculum has been explored from multiple angles, master’s degrees have not been given the same level of attention. This study sought to fill this gap through exploring what should be included in an agricultural communications master’s degree from the perspective of current agricultural communications faculty members. A Delphi methodology was implored to address this purpose. Three rounds were used to build consensus around necessary skills, courses, and theories in a master’s degree program in agricultural communications. There were 30 respondents for round 1 (35.7%), 32 for round 2 (38.1%), and 27 for round 3 (32.1%). In the final round, 10 courses met the 80% threshold for consensus with agricultural communications theory being the only course all respondents thought should be required. Thirteen theories reached consensus with agenda setting, framing, and uses and gratification receiving 100% of support from responses in round 3. There were 40 skills that reached consensus in the final round with critical thinking, application of social science theories, and evaluation of information receiving full consensus. Granted a one-size-fits-all model does not make sense, results of the study, indicate a master’s curriculum should be based on communication theory, research methods, statistics, thesis/capstone, and an agricultural communications foundation course, with integration of research writing and data presentation within those courses
East Central Kansas Experiment Field
Get PDFThis report includes the annual summary of precipitation and temperatures from 2024 at the research locations represented in the 2025 Field Research Report and further details about the Kansas River Valley locations and the east central Kansas locations
Sustainable Intensification of Winter Wheat for Improved Yield
Get PDFPreliminary evidence suggests that the current wheat grain yield of Kansas farmers is well below the yield potential of current varieties under the typical weather conditions experienced in the region. Consequently, this large yield gap is due to the conservative management of producers. To address whether current yields can be improved via intensive management, and whether such improvement is dependent on variety, we conducted a field study in a complete factorial treatment structure established in a split-plot design across six environments during the 2023–2024 growing season evaluating 10 winter wheat varieties (sub-plot) under two management practices (whole plots), namely intensive and standard. Intensive management included increased seed rate, seed treatment, fungicide application, and enhanced fertilization as compared to standard. Environmental conditions significantly influenced average grain yield, which ranged from 6.6 bushels per acre in Hays to 80.3 bushels per acre in Leoti. There were significant variety by environment and management by environment interactions, suggesting that variety performance and management effectiveness were location-dependent. Here, KS Bill Snyder performed best in Leoti (89.4 bushels per acre) and Phillipsburg (87.7 bushels per acre), while KS Providence excelled in McPherson (66.2 bu/a) and Manhattan (68.1 bu/a). Intensive management boosted average yield in Manhattan (30%), Phillipsburg (12%), and McPherson (11.2%) though the latter was only numerical. These findings emphasize that wheat yield improvement requires site-specific variety selection and management practices, reinforcing the importance of adaptive agronomic strategies to minimize the wheat yield gap in Kansas
Testicular Cancer and Testicular Self-Examination: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among University Students in Ghana
Get PDFTesticular cancer (TCa) represents approximately 1% of all male cancers globally and is most common in males aged 15-44 years. Studies have shown poor knowledge and awareness of TCa and testicular self-exam TSE practice among university students. In sub-Saharan Africa, some studies provide insight into possible factors such as poor public knowledge or awareness of TCa, and TSE related to poor health outcomes in males. In Ghana, no such data exists. A cross-sectional study assessed knowledge of and attitudes towards TCa and TSE practices among undergraduate male students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in southern Ghana. A total of 391 undergraduate male students aged between 17 and 35 years old participated in the survey. Half (49.4%) of the male students reported having been aware of TCa, and almost none (0.5%) knew of anyone in their family member or close environment (e.g., friends, neighbors) who was diagnosed with TCa. Overall, media (61.3%) was the students’ main source of information for accessing TCa information and most students (80.5%) reported interest in receiving information on TCa and TSE. Fifth-year students had greater knowledge of TCa and TSE than did students in all other academic years. A lack of knowledge on how to perform a TSE was a significant barrier to why students did not perform a TSE (χ2 82.84, p=0.00). Other reported barriers were not caring (16.6%), attributing the TSE exam to a sin (6.4%), feelings of shame/guilt (12,0%), and cultural barriers (7.2%). To our knowledge, this is the first study that investigated TCa and TSE awareness, knowledge, and practice in male Ghanaian university students. Our data indicate a lack of proper and adequate TCa and TSE information among adolescent and university-aged males in Ghana. Thus, a health promotion program designed to target this cohort to encourage early detection is paramount. Access to programs that provide accurate and high-quality information can ensure the successful attainment of accurate and high-quality knowledge and awareness
Game Design as Emancipatory Praxis: A Case Study in Popular Education
Get PDFThis study examines how participatory game design fosters systemic literacy, conscientization, and social transformation within Popular Education. Using a case study of Pueblo Crítico, it explores design as an emancipatory praxis through Participatory Design-Based Research
Kansas River Valley Experiment Field
Get PDFThis report includes the annual summary of precipitation and temperatures from 2024 at the research locations represented in the 2025 Field Research Report and further details about the Kansas River Valley locations and the east central Kansas locations