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Carboxypeptidase O and glutamate carboxypeptidase II have redundant functions in C-terminal amino acid cleavage
No full textThe Student Movement Volume 110 Issue 8: Exchanging Ideas, Emotions, and Musical Tastes
No full textARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Nominations, Predictions and No Taylor Swift: The 2026 Grammy Nominations, Melanie Webb
Violinist Junqi (Sophie) Tang Comes to HPAC This Sunday, Audrey Lim
HUMANS
Rooted in Nature: The AU Biophilia Club Cultivates Community and Connection, Megan Constantine
Japanese Exchange Student Shares Her Experiences at Andrews University, Anna Rybachek
Senior Cardinals Play in their Final Games, Isa DeMoraes
NEWS
Dating Game Brings Both the Rom and the Com, Kyle Simpson
Honors Church Resounds with Faith and Melody, Michael Orellana
Hucks Leaving AU Diversity Officer Role for NAD Position, Andrew Francis
AUSA Town Hall Tackles Tuition, Meal Plans and DEI, Andrew Francis
IDEAS
From Dopamine to Discipline: Reclaiming Self-Control in the 21st Century, Michael Orellana
Too Soon for Tinsel, Reagan Westerman
PULSE
What Andrews Is Thankful For, Alyssa Caruthers
Tatiana Babcock Discusses Her Life Post-Andrews, Madison Vath
LAST WORD
Fortune Cookie Formula for Consciousness, Moraya Trumanhttps://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/sm-110/1007/thumbnail.jp
Corrosion of tooth enamel: Taphonomic implications for late Cenozoic ground squirrels from southwestern Kansas
No full textHypertension Prevention Program and Its Effects on Blood Pressure Levels Among Young Adults in a Christian Community in Southwest Michigan
No full textBackground
Although the majority of patients who present are adults over the age of 40 years old; with blood pressures ranging from 140/88 – 190/110 and many times higher readings, it was intriguing and important to assess whether a direct intervention, teaching young adults ages 18 – 39 years the benefits of lifestyle choices would be beneficial as a preventative measure to implement for hypertension reduction patterns as one ages. According to Hinton et al. (2019), hypertension affects 1 in 8 adults between the ages of 20 and 40 years old and is thus common among young people; with the likelihood of that number increasing dependent on lifestyle behavior. Further, hypertension is noted to be the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality, and affects one-quarter of the global population.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of this proposed scholarly project is to implement a Christian based hypertension intervention program to measure the difference in students’ blood pressure levels before attending the program, and at the end of this six weeks program.
Methods
A pre-post interventional design was used. Participants completed a 6-week lifestyle modification program incorporating nutrition, exercise, water intake, sunlight, temperance, fresh air, rest, and trust in God. Blood pressure was measured before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon signed rank tests to examine changes in systolic and diastolic pressures.
Results
Findings demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure from pre- to post-intervention (p = 0.0001). Median systolic blood pressure decreased from 130 mmHg to 125 mmHg, while median diastolic pressure showed a similar downward trend. Participants also reported improvements in health awareness, motivation, and engagement with spiritual-based wellness strategies.
Conclusion
A faith-integrated NEWSTART hypertension prevention program is effective in reducing blood pressure among young adults in a Christian community setting. These results highlight the importance of early lifestyle intervention and demonstrate that holistic, spiritually grounded health programs can positively influence cardiovascular risk factors in later adulthood
Las Malvinas and the Mind of Milei: An Analysis of President Javier Milei\u27s Statement on the Malvinas
No full textWhy is the Old Testament not as explicit as the New Testament with regard to the Trinity?
No full textThe Student Movement Volume 110 Issue 10: Joy to the World Changers
No full textARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Origins of Classic Christmas Traditions, Anna Rybachek
Feel the Joyful Christmas Spirit with the Music Department, Aiko J. Ayala Rios
Labubus and The Rockettes: A Macy\u27s Parade for Everyone, Corinna Bevier
The Christmas Tradition, Caleb Chung
HUMANS
The Power of Pairing: Andrews Students Build Bonds Through Best Buddies, Megan Constantine
Charting Her Path: Aleah Crayton\u27s Andrews Experience, JJ Nixon
NEWS
Former Student Missionaries Start New Project Launch Initiative with CFE, Andrew Francis
Andrews Students Spread Kindness on Second Show Love Here Day, Isa DeMoraes
IDEAS
One Swipe Away from Destiny, Ayanda Dewa
When an I Love You Becomes a Product, Timi Olatunde
Discussing Christian Persecution in Nigeria, Joey Carrion
Visions of Non-Church-Attendance Sabbath Keeping, Moraya Truman & Madison Vath
PULSE
The Great Matcha Debate, Nathaniel Reid
Funds vs. Faith: Trump\u27s Academic Compact\u27s Potential Implications for Adventist Institutions, Madison Vath
Beyond the Numbers: Safety on Campus, Nicoleta Cojan
LAST WORD
Why You Need Us, Andrew Francishttps://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/sm-110/1009/thumbnail.jp
Effect of the equatorial plasma bubbles on amateur radio communication
No full textWe present the impact of equatorial plasma bubbles (EPB) on high-frequency (HF) wave propagation, such as amateur (ham) radio communications, in the ionosphere. Ionospheric density irregularities occur over a wide range of latitudes from the equator to the polar region and local times. Many numerical efforts have been made to study wave propagation in the ionosphere; however, several challenges arise in modeling the propagation of HF waves. For example, the wavelength of radio waves in the ionosphere is much shorter than the ray path and the thickness of the ionosphere; thus, simulating these waves requires high-performance computing resources. This challenge is one reason why previous research has predominantly focused on ray tracing and analytical calculations. For such reasons, the properties of HF waves—such as reflection, refraction, scattering, and scintillation—are not fully understood in the context of density irregularities. This presentation introduces the state-of-the-art full-wave simulation code, Petra-M. We then conduct numerical examinations of how the EPB affects HF wave propagation. We utilize density irregularity structures, such as EPBs, derived from other simulations as background ionospheric density structures. Due to the small-scale density fluctuations in the EPB, HF waves can reach higher altitudes with scattering and trapping in the density structure. Mode conversion from the incoming HF wave to the electrostatic waves, which are localized waves in the ionosphere, also occurs. Such effects can lead to failed wave detection at the receiver since the wave power reaches a broader area near the receiver due to scattering, and wave power can decrease because of the wave mode conversion
