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The Role of Attention and Design in the Effectiveness of Eco-Feedback Systems
No full textThis paper examines the role of eco-feedback systems in promoting pro-environmental behaviors by providing users with easily accessible information about their resource consumption. While these systems have shown potential to reduce consumption, they can face difficulties in maintaining user engagement and achieving long-term behavior change. There are several key factors related to the design of feedback interfaces that influence the effectiveness of eco-feedback systems. Gamification has been proposed as an effective way to enhance user engagement but requires careful design to connect behaviors from the digital to the real space for learning transfer. Research on the long-term usage of these systems is necessary for creating long-lasting changes in the pro-environmental behaviors of users
Impact of Chilling, Freezing, and Repeated Freeze–Thaw Cycles on Physical Quality of Buffen, Chevon, and Chicken Meat
No full textChilling, freezing, and repeated freeze–thaw cycles are common meat preservation methods; however, they can alter key physicochemical properties. Comparative data across different species under standardized conditions are limited. To compare the effects of chilled storage, frozen storage, and repeated freeze–thaw cycles on pH, water-holding capacity (WHC), thaw loss, cooking loss, and drip loss in buffen (buffalo), chevon (goat), and chicken meat. Longissimus dorsi muscles from buffalo and goat, and breast meat from broiler chickens, were stored under chilled (2–4 °C), frozen (–10 to –12 °C), or repeated freeze–thaw conditions. Measurements were performed at defined intervals of chilling, freezing and freeze thaw cycles, and data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA with Tukey’s HSD (P ≤ 0.05). The pH declined significantly (P ≤ 0.05) in all treatments, with the steepest reductions in repeatedly thawed samples. WHC decreased from 63.32 %, 69.98 %, and 68.00 % in fresh buffen, chevon, and chicken, respectively, to 45.94 %, 48.61 %, and 47.64 % after 15 days of chilled storage. Thaw loss and cooking loss increased markedly over time, especially in freeze–thaw treatments, reaching 26.35 %, 25.77 %, and 26.15 % for thaw loss and 64.66 %, 61.19 %, and 65.44 % for cooking loss at the final intervals. Drip loss rose progressively, with chilled and repeatedly thawed samples showing the highest increases. Extended storage and repeated freeze–thaw cycles significantly reduce meat quality across all species, with repeated thawing causing the most pronounced deterioration. Minimizing freeze–thaw cycles are essential for preserving physicochemical quality during meat handling, distribution, and retail
Contributing to Acari Knowledge: the First Report of Trombidium Grandissimum from The Soils of Cholistan Desert, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
No full textTrombidium grandissimum is also known by names, red velvet mite, real velvet mite, giant red velvet mite and rain bug, belongs to the family Trombidiidae and subclass Acari. Red velvet mite has four life stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. Adult red velvet mites were collected from agricultural farm area of Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology. Important taxonomic features were revealed by morphological study, including a body length of around half of an inch, velvety, unridged skin with dense hairs, stalked eyes, and specialized organs on the anterior legs including sensilla and claws. Carotene-induced bright red coloring might be an adaptive trait for hibernation and predator avoidance. Investigating T. grandissimum ecological role in nature and comprehending the genetic composition that underlies its distinct adaptations should be the main goals of future research
Relationship Between Obesity and Intellectual/Developmental Disability in an Ohio Telepsychiatry Clinic
No full textCo-occurring intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) and overweight/obesity (OW/OB) is an important consideration of IDD psychiatric care. The relationship between OW/OB and comorbid diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or IDD remains inadequately described in existing literature. The purpose of this study is to explore these co-occurring diagnoses. Improved understanding of associated comorbidities can guide clinicians toward interventions to minimize complications associated with OW/OB. We conducted a retrospective review of adult patients of a telepsychiatry clinic with IDD or ASD defined by DSM-5. ICD-10 diagnosis of IDD or ASD, demographics, BMI, comorbidities, and current medications were recorded. Binary logistic regression was used to estimate associations between each predictor and the outcomes overweight (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2) and obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2). Prevalence of obesity in these 412 adults was 52.4% (95% CI 47.5, 57.3). There was a significant inverse relationship between IDD severity and the odds of each outcome (p \u3c.001). 80.3% of patients were being actively treated with an antidepressant. Patients taking an antidepressant had twice the odds of obesity (adjusted OR 2.03, 95% CI 1.23, 3.41, p =.006). These findings provide a sense of urgency for prevention of OW/OB and its associated medical sequelae. Prevalence of obesity was higher in this sample compared to the general population. The inverse relationship between IDD severity and OW/OB warrants further research examining age, caregiver involvement, and access to care as potential modifiers
The Extension Newsletter, Issue 118, Fall 2025
No full textAn eight page newsletter from the Wright State University\u27s Retirees Association.https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/wsura_newsletter/1115/thumbnail.jp
Texans in Transition: Exploring Socioeconomic Effects on Health from 2016 to 2023
Get PDFBackground: Although it has been shown that low socioeconomic status (SES) negatively impacts many health outcomes, very little is known about this relationship in the second largest U.S. state, Texas. Over the past decade, Texas has experienced crises such as Hurricane Harvey, the COVID 19 pandemic, and other environmental disasters that have worsened disparities in health and financial stability. With the highest uninsured rate in the nation and a rapidly growing Hispanic population, understanding financial health disparities is important in influencing public policy and resource allocation.Objective: By analyzing The University of Wisconsin’s Public Health Institute County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) data set, this study analyzes the critical relationship between socioeconomic status and overall health in Texas in the years 2016 and 2023.Methods: Data analysis of CHR&R was completed using SPSS software to look for any correlation between several social determinants of health, health outcomes, and median household income.Results: The findings of this study highlight the significant relationship between socioeconomic status and overall health outcomes at the population level in the state of Texas in the years 2016 and 2023. Financial stability represented by an individual’s disposable income emerged as a critical determinant of various aspects of one’s quality of life, including physical, mental, and psychosocial health.Wrap Up: The findings of this study should promote the development and expansion of current socioeconomic programs in Texas. Initiatives that aim to address the correlations mentioned could help much of the population to afford necessary healthcare services and improve health outcomes
The Intersection of Broadband and Health: Exploring Rural-Urban Disparities in Colorado
Get PDFModern healthcare infrastructure and progression depend on robust and reliable broadband access. Many areas of the U.S., however, still face limited access which exacerbates access to care and healthcare inequities. These trends can be observed in rural counties across the country, where resource constraints and reduced access to infrastructure remain limited. The correlation however between different health outcomes and broadband access in Colorado has not been widely explored in literature.This study examines the relationship between broadband availability and different healthcare outcomes for rural and urban counties of Colorado by utilizing data from the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps for the years 2016-2023. Findings in the study revealed that rural counties have significantly lower broadband access (83.36%) than in urban counties (91.38%) and experience higher Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL). A moderate positive correlation (R = .580, p \u3c .001) was found between broadband access and life expectancy, suggesting that reduced connectivity is associated with poorer health outcomes.Beyond broadband, rural areas face compounded challenges such as limited healthcare infrastructure, lower digital literacy, and economic barriers that may hinder telehealth adoption and exacerbate healthcare inequities. While broadband adoption in literature has been shown to be associated with better employment and income levels, expanding access alone does not guarantee improved health outcomes without addressing digital literacy and affordability. This study further underscores the urgent need for targeted investments in broadband infrastructure and digital health education to bridge the urban-rural divide and promote equitable healthcare access
Increased Stiffness With Medial Column Screw Supplementation of Lateral Locking Plate for Distal Femur Fractures
No full textIntroduction: We propose and assess the biomechanical stability of medial column screw supplementation in a synthetic distal femur fracture model. Materials and methods: Twenty-four low density synthetic femora modeling osteoporotic, intraarticular distal femur fractures with medial metaphyseal comminution were split into two fixation groups: (1) lateral locking distal femur plate (PA- plate alone) and (2) lateral locking distal femur plate with a 6.5 mm fully threaded medial cannulated screw (PWS- plate with screw). Cyclic biomechanical testing included 5 steps of 10,000 cycles with each step increasing axial loads starting at 0.5xBW (BW = 80 kg) up to 2.5xBW. Discrete stiffness was calculated for each step and cumulative stiffness was calculated across the entire protocol. Outcomes of interest included cumulative stiffness, discrete stiffness, and instrumentation failure. Results: Seven of the PA models had failure during testing. No failures were seen in the PWS group. PWS had 19.8% higher cumulative stiffness compared to PA (676.3 N/mm vs 809.8 N/mm; P = 0.014). Discrete stiffness showed \u3c 1% differences at lower loads, but increasing loads found the PWS group with 12% greater discrete stiffness than the PA group (879.1 N/mm vs 983.8 N/mm; P = 0.028). Conclusion: This is the first study to evaluate the contribution of a medial column screw in a distal femur fracture model. PWS had superior stiffness and few failures compared to PA. Applied clinically, a medial column screw can increase construct stability in the setting of complex distal femur fractures with minimal increase in operative time, patient morbidity and cost
Peer Supporter Perspectives on the Roots of Addiction:A Qualitative Study
Get PDFThe aim of this study is to qualitatively evaluate the origins of addiction through the perspective of individuals with lived experience.https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/urop_celebration/1149/thumbnail.jp