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van Woerden, Irene, Daniel Hruschka, Sonia Vega-Lόpez, David R. Schaefer, Marc Adams, and Meg Bruening. "Food Insecure College Students and Objective Measurements of Their Unused Meal Plans." Nutrients 11, no. 4 (2019): 904. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11040904.
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Some researchers have proposed the prevalence of food insecurity among college students is high due to students’ meal plans providing insufficient meals. The association between college students’ food security status and their meal plans have not yet been examined. In this study, United States (US) first year college students (N = 534) self-reported their food security status in the Fall 2015 and/or Spring 2016 semester(s). Objective measures of students’ meal plans were obtained from the university. Logistic generalized estimating equations (GEEs) were used to determine if students’ meal plan, and meal plan use, predicted food insecurity. Linear GEEs were used to examine several potential reasons for lower meal plan use. We found that students did not use all of their available meals. Compared to students on the most expensive (unlimited) meal plan, students on the cheapest (8 meals/week) meal plan were the most likely to report food insecurity (OR = 2.2, 95% CI = 1.2, 4.1). However, in the Fall semester, 26% of students on unlimited meal plans also reported food insecurity. For students on the 180 meals/semester meal plan, food insecurity was associated with using fewer meals (OR = 0.9, 95% CI = 0.8, 1.0). Students who worked tended to use their meal plan less (β = −1.3, 95% CI = −2.3, −0.3). Students are reporting food insecurity while having meals left in their meal plan.
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Witt, K. A. "Meal Plan Influences Meal Frequency but Not Food Intake in College Athletes." Journal of the American Dietetic Association 108, no. 9 (2008): A107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jada.2008.06.318.
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Brown, Lora Beth, Rachel K. Dresen, and Dennis L. Eggett. "College students can benefit by participating in a prepaid meal plan." Journal of the American Dietetic Association 105, no. 3 (2005): 445–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jada.2004.12.030.
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Dingman, Deirdre A., Mark R. Schulz, David L. Wyrick, Daniel L. Bibeau, and Sat N. Gupta. "Factors Related to the Number of Fast Food Meals Obtained by College Meal Plan Students." Journal of American College Health 62, no. 8 (2014): 562–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2014.945456.
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Pope, Lizzy, Mattie Alpaugh, Amy Trubek, Joan Skelly, and Jean Harvey. "Beyond Ramen: Investigating Methods to Improve Food Agency among College Students." Nutrients 13, no. 5 (2021): 1674. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13051674.
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Many college students struggle to cook frequently, which has implications for their diet quality and health. Students’ ability to plan, procure, and prepare food (food agency) may be an important target for shifting the college student diet away from instant and inexpensive staples like packaged ramen. The randomized intervention study included two sequential cooking interventions: (1) six weeks of cooking classes based in food agency pedagogy held once per week, and (2) six weekly home delivered meal kits (3 meals per kit) to improve food agency, diet quality, and at home cooking frequency of college students. Based on availability and subsequent randomization, participants were assigned to one of four conditions that included active cooking classes, meal kit provision, or no intervention. Participants who took part in the cooking intervention had significant improvement in food agency immediately following the intervention period. Participants who did not participate in cooking classes and only received meal kits experienced significant, though less pronounced, improvement in food agency scores following the meal kit provision. Neither intervention improved diet quality or routinely improved cooking frequency. Active cooking classes may improve food agency of college students, though further research is needed to determine how this may translate into improved diet quality and increased cooking frequency.
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Gonzales, Robyn, Jennifer S. Laurent, and Rachel K. Johnson. "Relationship Between Meal Plan, Dietary Intake, Body Mass Index, and Appetitive Responsiveness in College Students." Journal of Pediatric Health Care 31, no. 3 (2017): 320–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2016.10.002.
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Elzein, A., S. Colby, K. Shelnutt, et al. "Dietary Intake and Obesity by Meal Plan Enrollment in Food Insecure and Secure College Students." Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 120, no. 10 (2020): A133. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2020.08.064.
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Rollings, Kimberly A., and Nancy M. Wells. "Effects of Floor Plan Openness on Eating Behaviors." Environment and Behavior 49, no. 6 (2016): 663–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0013916516661822.
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A repeated-measures study, conducted with 57 college students in a research kitchen-dining area, examined effects of floor plan openness on eating behaviors. Openness was manipulated via folding screens placed in an open plan kitchen-dining area to simulate separate, enclosed kitchen and dining spaces. Effects of the open floor plan, characterized by greater visibility and convenience of food access when compared with the closed floor plan, on three eating behaviors were examined during a buffet-style meal. Eating behaviors included number of serving trips to the buffet, amount served, and amount consumed. Regression analyses indicated that openness significantly, directly influenced the number of serving trips. Food serving trips and amount served also serially mediated the relation between floor plan openness and amount consumed, suggesting that floor plan openness may indirectly affect consumption. Results have implications for floor plan design and creating healthier interior eating environments.
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Frith, Amy, Elizabeth Rice, and Aaron Francis. "What College Athletes Want for Nutrition Information: Developing a Nutrition App." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (2020): 1752. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa066_007.
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Abstract Objectives To determine the desirability and content of a nutrition and healthy living app for Division 3 college athletes at Ithaca College. Methods We conducted five focus groups with 36 athlete leaders representing 7 sports teams (i.e., volleyball, softball, football, and men's and women's soccer and track) to determine if and what general nutrition and health information college athletes would athletes need in an app to support their performance and health. From focus group responses, a 16 item survey regarding scheduling and type of nutrition and healthy living questions with responses ranging from 1 to 5 (Extremely interested to not interested at all) was sent to and answered by 130 student athletes. A prototype app was designed. Results Athletes expressed interest in an app. The themes athletes identified were barriers to healthy eating and living including lack of free time to plan meals, limited dining hall options, and stress of academics in season. From the survey, 75% of athletes were extremely or very interested in the following: individual nutritional goals, meal plan and preparation ideas, and high protein and carbohydrate snacks recipes. About 50% of athletes were interested in sleep tracking and hydration reminders. Most athletes were only moderately to not interested in the following features: promotionals (i.e., deals at restaurants) and personalized minimum calories. Conclusions There is a need and desire for easily accessible nutrition and healthy living information and management tools. A prototype will be shown. Funding Sources None.
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K., Devi Meenakshi, Narayana Babu R., and Srinivasan Padmanaban. "Morbidity profile of infants of mothers with gestational diabetes admitted to a tertiary care centre." International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 4, no. 3 (2017): 960. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20171707.
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Background: Infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes are at increased risk of neonatal morbidities like birth trauma, hyperbilirubinemia, hypoglycemia, birth asphyxia etc., Maternal glycemic control has been one of the parameters that determines the occurrence of these problems.Methods: A retrospective study done by analysing the case records of babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes and admitted to the NICU of Govt Kilpauk Medical college from January 2015 to December 2015. The morbidity profile of infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes was analysed and comparison was made between the two groups namely mothers who were managed by meal plan and those who were managed by insulin.Results: About 198 babies were analysed majority were delivered by caesarean section (83%). Only 2 babies (1%) weighed more than 4000gms. The commonest morbidity observed was hyperbilirubinemia (24.2%) which was 27.7% in the insulin group as against 19% in the group on meal plan. The next common morbidity was sepsis (15.2%). This was also common in insulin group 18.5% as against 10.1% in the meal group. Others were hypoglycemia (4%), congenital heart disease (2.5 %) and respiratory distress syndrome (1.5 %).Conclusions: Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes were found to have morbidities like hyperbilirubinemia and sepsis. Less commonly found morbidities were hypoglycemia, birth asphyxia, respiratory distress syndrome etc., Though the morbidities were more common among insulin group as compared to the group on meal plan this difference was not statistically significant.
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Soldavini, Jessica, and Maureen Berner. "The importance of precision: differences in characteristics associated with levels of food security among college students." Public Health Nutrition 23, no. 9 (2020): 1473–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980019004026.
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AbstractObjective:To estimate the prevalence of high, marginal, low and very low food security among a sample of college students and identify characteristics associated with the four different food security status levels and note differences in associations from when food security status is classified as food-secure v. food-insecure.Design:Cross-sectional online survey.Setting:A large public university in North Carolina.Participants:4829 college students who completed an online survey in October and November 2016.Results:Among study participants, 56·2 % experienced high, 21·6 % experienced marginal, 18·8 % experienced low and 3·4 % experienced very low food security. Characteristics significantly associated with food security status when using the four-level variable but not two-level variable were age, international student status and weight status. Characteristics that significantly differed between the marginal and high food security groups included age, race/ethnicity, year in school, international student status, employment status, financial aid receipt, perceived health rating, cooking frequency and participation in an on-campus meal plan. Characteristics with differences in significant associations between the low and very low food security groups were gender, international student status, having a car, weight status and participation in an on-campus meal plan. Even where similarities in the direction of association were seen, there were often differences in magnitude.Conclusions:We found differences in characteristics associated with food security status when using the four-level v. two-level food security status variable. Future studies should look separately at the four levels, or at least consider separating the marginal and high food-secure groups.
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Wooten, Ruth, Marsha Spence, Sarah Colby, and Elizabeth Anderson Steeves. "Assessing food insecurity prevalence and associated factors among college students enrolled in a university in the Southeast USA." Public Health Nutrition 22, no. 3 (2018): 383–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980018003531.
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AbstractObjectiveTo assess rates of food insecurity (FI) among college students enrolled at a large public university system across one US state and identify factors associated with experiencing FI.DesignCross-sectional online survey administered to eligible, enrolled students (n 38 614) across three campuses within the university system, with 5593 students responding (4824 final sample after applying exclusion criteria, 12·5 % response rate). FI was assessed using the US Department of Agriculture’s Adult Food Security Survey Module. Descriptive statistics were conducted to calculate FI status and identify sample characteristics. Associations between FI status and independent variables were assessed using bivariate analyses (χ2 and ANOVA tests) and multivariate logistic regression.SettingLarge public university system, Southeast USA.ParticipantsEnrolled college students (excluding freshman, <18 years of age).ResultsThirty-six per cent of students were classified as FI. After controlling for confounders, factors that were significantly associated with increased likelihood of FI included previous FI (P<0·001; OR=4·78), financial factors and self-reported grade point average ≤3·85. Seniors were significantly more likely experience FI than graduate students (P=0·004, OR=1·41). A significant relationship was not identified between FI and meal plan participation, and no differences in FI were found between graduate students and individuals with sophomore or junior standing.ConclusionsThis research identifies high rates of FI among college students enrolled in a large public university system in the Southeast USA, as well as selected factors related to FI. Programmes to assist college students experiencing FI need to be developed and tested.
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Rahman, Md Mahfuzar, Nazneen Mahmood, Md Atiqur Rahman, Tabassum Tahmin Sajani, and Kamrunnahar Alo. "Foods For People With Kidney Diseases: Fundamental Guidelines & Choice." Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal 7, no. 1 (2017): 56–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/akmmcj.v7i1.31615.
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) leads to increased cardiovascular mortality and a loss of disabilityadjusted life years. In addition lack of data / information in most low- and middle-income countries made it difficult to ascertain the true burden. Moreover, high incidence and prevalence of CKD is being driven by regional and global increase in the prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), hypertension, obesity and aging in particular. Community surveys indicate people with end-stage kidney disease are only the tip of "CKD iceberg." Therefore, preventive strategies of CKD must involve educating the population creating public awareness with early detection of CKD. The paper highlights categories of healthy foods for the people with kidney diseases for one's better choice and alternatives in choosing one's meal plan. Therefore, to deal with CKD emphasis should be given on people's awareness about fundamental guidelines and choice of available foods in order to prepare a kidney friendly diet towards better and prolong life.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 7, No. 1: Jan 2016, P 56-59
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Jindrich, Caitlin, Jennifer Hanson, and Elizabeth Daniels. "A Comparison of the Nutrient Content of Standard and Vegetarian Childcare Lunches." Current Developments in Nutrition 5, Supplement_2 (2021): 138. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab035_046.
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Abstract Objectives As consumer interest in plant-based eating has increased, requests for meatless childcare meals have become increasingly common. Although vegetarian meals can be nutrient dense, without proper planning, nutrient inadequacies may occur. The objective of this study was to compare the nutrient content of standard childcare lunches with that of vegetarian alternative lunches. Methods Data was obtained from childcare centers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and regularly providing a vegetarian meal alternative in addition to their standard meal. Centers that agreed to participate received unscheduled calls in which they were asked to provide menu and food preparation details for both the standard meal and for the vegetarian option served at lunch. Student's t-tests (P ≤ .05) were used to detect differences in nutrient content. Nutrient values (95% CI) for each set of meals were then compared to reference values representing one-third the Dietary Reference Intake for 3-year-olds. Results Seven childcare centers provided detailed information for a total of 27 meals. Vegetarian meal substitutions included, beans, vegetarian meat patties, tofu, and sunflower seed butter. However, the most common substitution was cheese which was used to fulfill all or part of the meat/meat-alternative requirement in 70.4% of the meals (n = 19). Mean values for energy, protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin D, iron, total fat, saturated fat, iron, and vitamin B12 did not differ significantly between the two lunch options. The vegetarian lunches were higher in saturated fat (P = 0.04) and calcium (P &lt; 0.001). Both lunch options met the reference value for vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12, calcium, and protein. Iron content for both (95% CI: standard 1.61–2.17 mg; vegetarian 1.37–2.7 mg) was below the reference value of 2.31 mg. Conclusions Aside from the vegetarian lunches being higher in saturated fat, both meals provided comparable nutrient content. Both meal options could be improved upon by the inclusion of more iron-dense foods. The vegetarian meals could be improved upon with less cheese and more plant-based alternatives, such as such as lentils and beans which are good sources of protein but low in saturated fat. Funding Sources College of Health and Human Sciences and Dr. Carol Shanklin Graduate Research Enhancement Award, Kansas State University.
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Eze, T. I., B. O. Olumoko, and M. N. Obi. "Effect of Multimedia Instructional Strategy on Students’ Academic Achievement in Mechanical Trades in Technical Colleges." Journal of Education and Development 4, no. 2 (2020): 38. http://dx.doi.org/10.20849/jed.v4i2.757.
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The need to improve academic performance of technical college students in mechanical trades necessitated this study. Thus the study proceeded to determine the effect of teaching mechanical trades concepts with multimedia on students’ academic achievement in technical colleges. One research question guided the study and one null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 alpha level. The study employed a pretest, posttest, quasi-experimental design involving two non-equivalent intact groups, (experimental group and the control group). The population was 123 National Technical College II (NTC II) students offering mechanical trades in Ondo State Nigeria. A sample of 84 students participated in the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select two intact classes in Government technical colleges from two different local government areas of the State. Three data collection instruments, namely, the lesson plan for the experimental group, the lesson plan for the control group and the Mechanical Trade Achievement Test (MTAT) were used for the study. These were validated by three experts (one from Measurement and Evaluation unit and two from Technology and Vocational Education) all from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The MTAT was subjected to a reliability test using Kuder Richardson 21 (KR-21) formula to yield the reliability coefficient of 0.82. Mean as well as Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) were used to analyze at 0.05 level of significance the data collected for the study. Findings of the study revealed that teaching with multimedia was more effective in enhancing student’s achievement in mechanical trade. Based on the findings, it was concluded that multimedia technology is more effective in improving student’s achievement in mechanical trade. Consequently it was recommended that technical college mechanical trade teachers should adopt teaching with multimedia.
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Adriansyah, Muhammad Ali, Dian Rahayu, and Netty Dyan Prastika. "Pengaruh Terapi Berpikir Positif, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mengelola Hidup dan Merencanakan Masa Depan (MHMMD) terhadap Penurunan Kecemasan Karir pada Mahasiswa Universitas Mulawarman." Psikoislamika : Jurnal Psikologi dan Psikologi Islam 12, no. 2 (2015): 41. http://dx.doi.org/10.18860/psi.v12i2.6403.
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Anxiety career is a form of response negative which includes a feeling of fear and concerns about the availability of job opportunities which could deny fulfill the needs is intended to transform the state of a better life. Research aims to understand the decline in anxiety future career in college students after received therapy positive mind, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and manage to live and plan for the future training (MLPF). The study sample this is a student who experienced anxiety career a high degree of as many as 45 college students. The result showed (1) There was a difference in anxiety careers in a college student who has received special treatment cognitive behavior therapy with t = 2,067, sig = 0.048 &lt; 0.050 and mean = 12 733. (2) There was a difference in anxiety careers in a college student who has received special treatment manage to live and plan for the future training (MLPF) with t = 3,366, sig = 0.002 &lt; 0.050 and mean = 15,200. (3) There was no difference in anxiety careers in in a college student who has received special treatment positive thinking therapy with t = 1.807, sig = 0.082 &gt; 0.050 and mean = 6533. (4) Manage to live and plan for the future training (MLPF) was more effective to reduce anxiety careers with a mean difference of 15.200 (MLPF), 12.733 (CBT), and 6.533 (positive thinking therapy).
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Adriansyah, Muhammad Ali, Diah Rahayu, and Netty Dyan Prastika. "Pengaruh Terapi Berpikir Positif, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mengelola Hidup Dan Merencanakan Masa Depan (MHMMD) Terhadap Penurunan Kecemasan Karir Pada Mahasiswa Universitas Mulawarman." Psikoislamika : Jurnal Psikologi dan Psikologi Islam 14, no. 1 (2017): 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.18860/psi.v14i1.6497.
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Anxiety career is a form of response negative which includes a feeling of fear and concerns about the availability of job opportunities which could deny fulfill the needs is intended to transform the state of a better life. Research aims to understand the decline in anxiety future career in college students after received therapy positive mind, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and manage to live and plan for the future training (MLPF). The study sample this is a student who experienced anxiety career a high degree of as many as 45 college students. The result showed (1) There was a difference in anxiety careers in a college student who has received special treatment cognitive behavior therapy with t = 2,067, sig = 0.048 &lt; 0.050 and mean = 12 733. (2) There was a difference in anxiety careers in a college student who has received special treatment manage to live and plan for the future training (MLPF) with t = 3,366, sig = 0.002 &lt; 0.050 and mean = 15,200. (3) There was no difference in anxiety careers in in a college student who has received special treatment positive thinking therapy with t = 1.807, sig = 0.082 &gt; 0.050 and mean = 6533. (4) Manage to live and plan for the future training (MLPF) was more effective to reduce anxiety careers with a mean difference of 15.200 (MLPF), 12.733 (CBT), and 6.533 (positive thinking therapy).
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Saleem, Zakia, Ahsan Sethi, Mohammad Hassan, and Mehreen Wajahat. "Assessments of Dental Students’ Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy to aid Practice Management." Health Professions Educator Journal 2, no. 2 (2019): 54–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.53708/hpej.v2i2.105.
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Introduction: A dental graduate face difficulties in establishing his private setup after graduation. It is essential to introduce entrepreneurial content in undergraduate education. The efficacy of students to launch their practice is known as Entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE). This study is aimed to asses ESE in order to implement practice management education.
 Methodology: A quantitative study was conducted in Lahore by selecting two dental colleges i.e. UCD, University of Lahore and De'montomorency College of Dentistry, Lahore. A Pre-validated questionnaire was used that contains 17 items. Descriptive statics were performed. Results were analyzed using SPSS version 23
 Results: A total of 216 students participated of the dental colleges involved in the study. Mean score of Entrepreneurial Efficacy was 5.1
 Discussion: The students of both institutes somewhat agrees to their entrepreneurial self-efficacy. They felt less confidence in their ability to search, plan and marshal to establish their dental setup.
 Conclusion: There is a need to introduce entrepreneurial education at the undergraduate level to strengthen the practice management skills of our dental graduates.
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Tiwari, Anjana, and Mamta Naik. "Effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge and practice regarding breast self-examination among college girls in a selected college of Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 5, no. 9 (2018): 4028. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20183591.
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Background: Breast self-examination (BSE) is most sensitive and cost effective method to diagnose breast cancer at an early stage. The present study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on the knowledge and practice regarding breast self-examination among college girls.Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among college girls in the selected college, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Bhilai from January 2012 to February 2012. Data was collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire and observation checklist and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics in terms of frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, student’s t- test, ‘r’ value (Karl Pearson correlation of co-efficient) and chi square test.Results: Among the 30 college girls with 15in experimental group and 15in control group, majority (60%) of girls belongs to the age group of 19-20 years. After intervention, the mean post-test knowledge and practice score of college girls were significantly increased in experimental group (p=0.00). The mean post-test knowledge and practice score of college girls in experimental group was significantly higher than the control group (p=0.00). Moderate correlation was found between post-test knowledge and post-test practice (r=0.47) in experimental group. The post-test knowledge and practice of experimental group were significantly associated with age and area of residence.Conclusions: The present study demonstrated that the structured teaching program was effective in enhancing the knowledge and the practice of college girls regarding breast self-examination. So it is recommended that appropriate health education plan should be prepared for college girls to create awareness and motivate them to perform the BSE.
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Agbo, A. N. "Effects of processing on amino acids composition of Leucaena leucocephala (Lam De Wit) leaf meal." Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology 37, no. 2 (2021): 157–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njb.v37i2.16.
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The high cost of animal protein sources has made it necessary to evaluate the use of alternative plant protein sources especially unconventional plant proteins. Leucaena leucocephala (white lead tree) is a leguminous plant, the leaves of which have the potential of being used as a plant protein source. Leucaena leaf has been analysed to have a crude protein value of 15.2-34.3%. The plant leaves were collected from the forage section of the College of Agriculture and Animal Sciences (CAAS) Mando, Kaduna. The first group of the leaves was divided into three and sun-dried for 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours respectively. The second group was further divided into three subgroups which were soaked in water for 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours then sun-dried. The two groups of the leaves were ground into leaf powder. The effects of sun-drying and soaking on amino acid composition of L. leucocephala leaves was investigated. The amino acid analysis was done by ion-exchange chromatography (IEC) using the Technicon Sequential Multisample Amino Acid Analyser (TSM) Technicon Instruments Corporation, New York. The essential amino acids detected in L. leucocephala leaf were arginine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine and valine. Alanine, cysteine, tyrosine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, serine and proline were the non-essential amino acids detected. Sun-drying and soaking led to significant (P≤0.05) losses in the concentration of all the amino acids in the leaf samples (Sundried for 24 hours - SD1, Sundried for 48 hours - SD2, Sundried for 72 hours - SD3, soaked in water for 24 hours – SW1, soaked in water for 48 hours - SW2, soaked in water for 72 hours - SW3) when compared with the raw leaf samples (SU). Soaking caused higher reduction in the amino acid levels when compared to sun-drying in the test leaf meals which was significant at P≤0.05. The amino acid scores revealed that lysine and methionine were the limiting amino acids in L. leucocephala leaves relative to WHO/FAO/UNU standard for preschool aged children. Therefore, processed L. leucocephala leaves should be supplemented with other feed ingredients rich in these amino acids for animal feed production.
 Keywords: Leucaena leucocephala leaf, sun-drying, soaking, amino acid composition.
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Raymond, Emmanuel, Bernad Atsumbe, Robert Okwori, and Adamu Muhammed Jebba. "Comparative Effects of the Synchronous and the Asynchronous Instructional Approaches Concerning the Students’ Achievements and Interests in Electrical Engineering at the Niger State College of Education." International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP) 6, no. 3 (2016): 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v6i3.5302.
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Abstract -This study was conducted to determine the comparative effects of synchronous and asynchronous instructional approach on College of Education students’ achievement and interest in Electrical Technology. Quasi-experimental research design was adopted. Two research questions and two hypotheses tested at .05 level of significance guided the study. The population of the study comprised of all the 190 final year students offering Electrical technology as a major course in Colleges of Education under study. The instruments used for data collection were Electrical Technology Cognitive Achievement Test (ETCAT) and Electrical Technology Interest Inventory (ETII). Similarly, lesson plans were developed and subjected to face validity by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was determined using the Pearson Product Moment Correlational Coefficient and was found to be 0.85. The research questions were answered using Mean and Standard Deviation, the Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was employed to test the hypotheses. The study revealed that asynchronous instructional approach was more effective in improving students’ achievement and stimulating their interest in learning than the synchronous instructional approach. The study also found out that there was a significant difference in the cognitive achievement of students taught electrical technology with asynchronous instructional approach than those taught with the synchronous instructional approach. However, there was no significant difference between the mean interest scores of students taught electrical technology with asynchronous instructional approach and those taught with the synchronous instructional approach. On the basis of these findings, the study recommends among others that the National Commission for Colleges of Education should develop appropriate framework necessary for encouraging the adoption of innovative e-learning platform such as that of synchronous and asynchronous instruction while the management of the Colleges of Education under study should institutionalize and encourage lecturers to use asynchronous instruction in teaching. Finally, the Lecturers should adopt asynchronous instructional approach in teaching and learning electrical technology in the Colleges of Education under study.
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Eze, Titus Iloduba, Ijeoma Madonna Onwusuru, and Onyeka Ogechi Ginigeme. "Gender-Relative Effect of Project-Based Learning Method on Academic Achievement and Retention Of Technical College Students in Basic Electricty." Journal of Vocational Education Studies 4, no. 1 (2021): 01. http://dx.doi.org/10.12928/joves.v4i1.3379.
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The gender-related controversies associated with effects of various teaching methods gave rise to this study. This study was conducted to ascertain the gender-relative effect of project-based learning method on academic achievement and retention of technical college students in Basic Electricity. The study was carried out in Anambra state and the design of the study was quasi-experimental research with pretest, posttest, delayed posttest non-randomized control group design involving students’ intact class groups. A sample of 92 NTC II students was drawn from a population of 179 students of state owned technical colleges in Anambra state. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses which were tested at 0.05 level of significance. For collection of data, based on the units covered, Basic Electricity Achievement Test (BEAT), a 40-item multiple choice test served as the instrument. Validation of the instrument, as well as the lesson plans for both control and experimental groups were done by three experts from the faculty of education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. KR-20 was used to determine the reliability coefficient of the instrument which was found to be 0.82. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation, while the hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Findings revealed that considering the both genders, students in technical college who were taught Basic electricity using project-based learning method had higher achievement and retention scores than those taught with the conventional teaching method. Also findings revealed that there was no significant difference in the mean achievement and retention scores of the students taught basic electricity using PBLM. Based on the findings of this study, it was concluded that PBLM has the potential to improve male and female technical college students’ academic achievement and retention in Basic electricity. Consequently, it was recommended among others that Basic electricity teachers should use PBLM in the teaching of Basic electricity and grant students equal opportunity during classroom instructions irrespective of gender so as to enhance students’ academic achievement and retention in the subject.
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Chinawa, Awoere T., Josephat M. Chinawa, Edmund N. Ossai, Ann E. Aronu, and Vivian O. Onukwuli. "The COVID 19 Pandemic: College Adolescents’ Perception on School Reopening in Nigeria." Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology 11, no. 2 (2021): 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jedp.v11n2p29.
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BACKGROUND: Several colleges were closed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is not clear if school closure has curbed the incidence of the infection.
 
 OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the perception of adolescent college students on school reopening and associated factors.
 
 METHODOLOGY: This was a school-based cross-sectional study. A two-stage sampling technique was used to select five hundred adolescent college students from six secondary schools in the Enugu metropolis, Nigeria. Data were analysed with IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) statistical software version 25. 
 
 RESULTS: The mean age of the students was 15.1&plusmn;1.7 years and the majority, 56.4% were females. A higher proportion of the respondents, 78.0% were willing to return to school. For those not willing to return to school, the major reason was the preference for homestay until the pandemic is over, 57.3%. The majority of the students, 67.6% had their learning improved during the pandemic. More than half of the students, 65.0% had online classes during the pandemic. Predictors of willingness to return to school amidst the COVID-19 pandemic included being a male student, (AOR=0.304, 95%CI: 0.189-0.489), and being from a family of high socio-economic class, (AOR=0.363, 95%CI: 0.154- 0.855).
 
 CONCLUSION: Closure of schools should be revisited, with enforcement of all preventive measures. Alternative methods for education such as e-learning seem to create a divide between the rich and the poor. It is therefore pertinent to develop a bridging plan to fill the gap created by this divide.
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Darwis, Nirwana. "Students’ perception toward the plan of tefl module designinfg for college students based on the teacher training." International Journal of Research on English Teaching and Applied Linguistics 1, no. 2 (2021): 51–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.30863/ijretal.v1i2.1228.
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This research was done to find out Students’ Perception toward the Plan of TEFL Module Designing Based on Teacher Training. The result of this research will be put into background of the next research in developing TEFL module based on the teacher training approach. A research method applied in this research was survey research. It was held at Islamic State of Institute (IAIN) Bone, Indonesia, in academic year 2017/2018. The samples of this research were 50 English study program students who have been taught TEFL material. The research data were collected through questionnaire and interview. All the samples of this research were involved to respond the questionnaire, and there were only 10 students who involved in follow-up the interview. The results of this research revealed that the mean score of students’ perception was 45.18. Based on the mean scores and interview data, it showed that the students had very high perception toward the Plan of TEFL module designing based on the teacher training.
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Maruthi, R. T., and K. Jhansi Rani. "Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance estimates in maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines." Journal of Applied and Natural Science 7, no. 1 (2015): 149–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.31018/jans.v7i1.579.
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Forty three genotypes of maize were evaluated for eleven traits at the College Farm, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad to study the genetic divergence and various genetic parameters. There was a significant (P<0.01) difference between genotypes for all the characters, which revealed wide range of variability and high heritability for all the characters. The genetic advance as percent of mean was high for grain yield per plant (73.19%), ear height (51.05%), number of kernels per row (44.40%), plant height (43.46%), 100 grain weight (42.88%), ear length (30.79%), number of kernel rows per ear (25.23%), and ear girth (22.37%) indicating additive gene action for these traits. D2 analysis partitioned the forty three genotypes in to six clusters. The maximum inter cluster distance (39.38) was observed between cluster I and cluster V. Grain yield per plant (38.43%), plant height (14.29%), 100 grain weight (12.85%) and number of kernels per row (12.07%) contributed greatly towards diversity.
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Anho, Joseph Efe. "Change Management Strategies in Policies and Reforms and Administrative Functions Competence in Delta State Colleges of Education." World Journal of Education 8, no. 4 (2018): 188. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/wje.v8n4p188.
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This research change management strategies and administrative functions competence, used the expo-facto researchdesign of the survey method. The population of the study was made up of the 865 lecturers in the Delta StateColleges of Education in the 2015/216 academic session. The study used the stratified random sampling technique tosample 120 lecturers. The questionnaire tagged “Change Management Strategies and Administrative FunctionCompetence” (CAMSAFC) was the main instrument used. It was validated by expert judgement and tested forreliability using the split-half method and Pearson Moment Correlation co-efficient statistics to obtain a reliabilityindex of 0.75, from 20 respondents of the College of Education, Ekiadalor, Edo State. The results/data from the fourresearch questions were presented and analyzed on a table using the mean scores and standard deviation with theacceptance mean rating at 2.50 and above. The only hypothesis raised was tested using the t-test statistics forsignificant difference in the perception of respondents at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that staffand students personnel services, curriculum and instruction, school community relations, school finance, school plant,are the main administrative functions that experience change frequently and that change management strategiescommonly used includes; articulation of problems to be solved with change, collaborative approach in plan andimplementing change, among others. The findings also revealed that there is no significant difference in theperception of respondents when experience is considered.
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Micabalo, Kingie G., Jesszon B. Cano, Ryan D. Montilla, June Ace P. Navarro, and Edwin S. Compra. "Dynamics Affecting Career Choice: A Drift in the College of Business and Accountancy Campaign Plan." Asian Journal of Managerial Science 10, no. 1 (2021): 20–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/ajms-2021.10.1.2673.
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Marketing campaigns maintain consistency among advertisements, promoting a unified brand message across all platforms. This consistency helps create a strong brand identity and voice. The examination decided the degree of the senior high school understudies' impression on the variables influencing their career decision as to personal factors, peer factors, family factors, and school factors. There are 200 respondents from the Senior High department using stratified random technique. Frequency and simple percentage, Weighted Mean, Chi-Square Test of Independence, were used to analyzed and interpret the data accumulated. The study revealed that personal factors, peer factors, and school factors are the most common perception in career decision making. At the same time, BSED in English, Accountancy, and Nursing are the most preferred courses. The study further revealed a statistically significant relationship between academic track and the students' perception on the factors that affect career choice. There is also a statistically significant relationship between personal factors, school factors, and the respondents' most preferred courses. The study concluded that senior high school students' must be guided to achieve a good decision pursuing courses offered by the Business and Accountancy department. A campaign program is inevitable to realize the set objectives higher and to prepare for future student encounters.
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Meyers, Marcee J., and Grace M. Burton. "Yes You Can … Plan Appropriate Instruction for Learning Disabled Students." Arithmetic Teacher 36, no. 7 (1989): 46–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.5951/at.36.7.0046.
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Matt is currently completing his senior year in high school and has achieved excellent grades in advanced literature and history courses. Because of these grades and his aboveaverage scores on college entrance exams, Matt has been accepted at both state univers ities to which he has applied. This feat probably does not seem extraordinary except for the fact that in second grade Matt was identified as having a specific learning disability and was placed in a special class for learning disabled children. Since that time, he has received mathematics instruction in regular classrooms, in resource programs, and from private tutors. The term learning disability covers many specific conditions and in itself communicates little about an individual's strengths and deficits. For example, tests showed that Matt is particularly strong in auditory language skills, but his visualspatial performance and visual memory are poor. These results mean that Matt understands and remembers what he hears but has trouble perceiving and remembering what he sees. Despite his strong motivation and his superior performance on an individual inteLligence test, he often receives below-average or failing grades in mathematics.
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Askander, H. S. Ali. "GENERATION MEAN ANALYSIS USING GENERATION VARIANCE IN DURUM WHEAT TRAITS (Triticum durum L.)." IRAQI JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES 51, no. 5 (2020): 1308–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.36103/ijas.v51i5.1139.
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The present investigation was conducted to estimate the gene action effects in some traits of durum wheat by using crosses two generation of wheat (Albit-9 X omgenil-3) through generation mean analysis during growing season 2016-2017, at Field Crops Department, Collage of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Duhok. The analysis of variance showed significant differences between generations mean for studied traits except spike length which did not significant. The mean value of F1 generation was higher than the respect parents (P1 and P2) F2, Bc1 and Bc2 for most of studied traits in wheat crosses. The results of gene effect shown that the dominance gene effects were significant and positive with all studied traits, whereas additive gene effect did not significant for all traits except plant height and number of grain per spike, also The results exhibited that the dominance and additive X additive variance was positive for all traits this mean complementary gene effect controlling these traits, regarding of broad and narrow sense heritability. The results indicate that broad sense value was more than the narrow sense heritability. Heterosis in F1 cross over mid parents was recorded a positive value (9.672, 8.112) for plant height and grain yield per plant, while inbreeding depression was measured as reduction in performance of F2 generation a positive results were obtained for all traits.
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Hassan, Abdullahi Muhammad, and Abdullahi Shaba Mohammed. "Effect of Activity-Based and Challenge-Based Learning Approaches on Technical Colleges Students’ Psychomotor Achievement in Furniture Craft Technology." Jurnal Pendidikan Teknologi dan Kejuruan 26, no. 1 (2020): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.21831/jptk.v26i1.27610.
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This study adopted the quasi-experimental research design, precisely, pre-test, post-test nonequivalent control group design. The population for the study was 210 National Technical Certificate (NTC II) furniture craft technology students (175 males and 35 females) in Technical Colleges. This study was carried out in Zamfara and Katsina State. The analysis was guided by three research questions and three hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The data were obtained with Furniture craft technology Cognitive Achievement Test (FTCAT) and Furniture craft technology Interest Inventory (FTII). The lesson plan, FTCAT, and FTII were subjected to face and content validation by three experts. The instrument was trial tested on a sample of 22 NTC II furniture craft technology students of Government Technical College FCT-Abuja. Kuder-Richardson 20(K-R20) and the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient were utilized to establish the coefficient of internal consistency and stability of the FTCAT. The values were found to be 0.72 and 0.81 respectively. Data obtained from the administration of the instrument was examined with mean to answer the research questions and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) statistic was used to test the hypotheses. The results showed that the Challenge-based learning approach is more successful in enhancing the students' achievement in furniture craft technology than the Activity-based learning approach. It was recommended that the Ministry of Education and National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) should organize workshops, seminars and in-service training for technical teachers regularly
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Valdez, Elizabeth Salerno, Heidi Pottinger, Angela Urbon-Bonine, and Burris Duncan. "Feasibility of engaging college students in a 10-day plant-based diet." Health Education Journal 77, no. 8 (2018): 952–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0017896918785933.
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Objective: This study sought to determine the feasibility of (a) engaging college students in experiential learning through a 10-day whole foods plant-based diet intervention, (b) bringing pertinence to the course topics that had an emphasis on chronic conditions and (c) understanding how the intervention influenced students’ perceptions and behaviours. Design: Quasi-experimental design. Biomarkers, dietary perceptions and behaviours were collected at baseline and 11-day post-intervention. Setting: The study was implemented in the context of an undergraduate/graduate public health course. Method: We assessed the feasibility of the intervention using an acceptability focus, including participant retention in the intervention, and participant self-reported experience with the plant-based diet. We also utilised an implementation research focus, concerning the extent, likelihood and manner in which an intervention can be fully implemented as planned and proposed. Results: The intervention was determined to be feasible. Participants learned that their diet can affect multiple health conditions and all changed their diet in some way or another as a result. Of the 10 participants, mean change in total cholesterol was −26 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol was −6.1 mg/dL and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol was −21.6 mg/dL, all with p values <.05. Conclusion: Findings suggest that through experiential learning, students will consider a whole food plant-based diet and/or make some personal lifestyle changes as a result.
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Niroula, Kritee, and Erin !McKinley. "A Snapshot of Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitude, and Intention of Childless Female College Students in Louisiana: A Basis for Future Education Plans." Current Developments in Nutrition 5, Supplement_2 (2021): 985. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab051_029.
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Abstract Objectives •Discuss the differences in breastfeeding knowledge and attitude by different demographics among a sample of adult, childless, college-age females. •Discuss the characteristics of the study sample that were found to have the highest breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and intention. •List 3 different suggested breastfeeding knowledge messages that could be used to educate adult, childless, college-age females. Methods A convenience sample of childless, adult, female students (n = 1039), 18 to 22 years old, were recruited to complete a 58-item web-based survey during the 2019–2020 school year. The questionnaire items assessed breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, future breastfeeding intention, and general demographics. Results The mean breastfeeding knowledge and attitude scores were 13.16 (±2.48) and 64.19 (±7.69) respectively, both indications of relatively high breastfeeding knowledge and positive attitudes towards breastfeeding. Over 90% of the sample had intentions to breastfeed potential future children. Higher breastfeeding knowledge and more positive attitudes were found among those with higher intentions to breastfeed their babies in the future. Conclusions This sample of adult, college-age, childless females has the potential to give birth and breastfeed infants in the future. Similar populations may be responsible for changes in breastfeeding rates in the US. Nutrition education and behavioral health professionals who work with college-age individuals may want to focus pre-conception educational initiatives on increasing and maintaining breastfeeding knowledge and positive breastfeeding attitudes while encouraging breastfeeding initiation in the future. Funding Sources Not applicable
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Giti, S., S. Khatoon, MHK Talukder, KK Alam, T. Nargis, and AKM Asaduzzaman. "Present status of laboratory teaching in the department of Pathology of undergraduate medical education in Bangladesh." Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education 7, no. 1 (2017): 20–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjme.v7i1.32229.
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Introduction: Effective laboratory teaching and practical work has an important and time-honored place in the education of students and researchers. The main principle underlying laboratory work is that students learn effectively through doing practical tasks (learning by doing). The laboratory courses offer students the opportunity to gain manipulative skills, observational skills, and the ability to plan experiments and to interpret experimental data.Justification: There is less involvement and less active participation in the pathology practical classes by the students. Little has been published about the actual problem. Therefore this study was designed to investigate the ways of conduction of laboratory teaching in different medical colleges of Bangladesh.Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the present status of laboratory teaching in the department of Pathology of undergraduate medical education in Bangladesh.Materials and methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was carried out to determine the ways of conduction of laboratory teaching in Pathology department of undergraduate medical education in Bangladesh. The study was carried out in Eleven (Five Government and Six Non- Government) medical colleges in Bangladesh over a period from July 2014 to June 2015 by adopting convenience sampling. Triangulation technique was used in this study to ensure the validity and reliability of research findings. For each variable of structured observation and structured questionnaires, the mean score was calculated.Results: From observation of the study, it was found that among physical environment factors, the mean score of seating arrangement, space available for practical work in the class and teacher student ratio were >3 but <4. Regarding teaching methods, the mean scores on different items were >2 but <3. Similarly the mean scores on group activities and laboratory safety measures items were >2 but <3. Mean score on teachers abilities were just 3. Students were unhappy with available space for their practical work, inadequate sitting arrangement, insufficient number of teaching learning materials especially reduced number of microscopes, other instruments and photomicrograph and the mean scores were just around 3. Though the teachers were satisfied with their teaching abilities but admitted failure in integrating the class with other subjects. The majority of items showed that the teachers rated themselves as more frequently engaging in standards-based behaviours than the students rated them and the mean scores were around 4 and >4but <5.Conclusions: The findings revealed a gloomy picture of existing teaching learning situation in Pathology department of undergraduate medical education in Bangladesh from observers and students perspective. Findings from this study may give guideline to curricular planner and faculties/administrators of medical college for further improvement of laboratory teaching.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.7(1) 2016: 20-24
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Sanden, Karen Wahlstrøm, Ulrike Böcker, Ragni Ofstad, et al. "Characterization of Collagen Structure in Normal, Wooden Breast and Spaghetti Meat Chicken Fillets by FTIR Microspectroscopy and Histology." Foods 10, no. 3 (2021): 548. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods10030548.
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Recently, two chicken breast fillet abnormalities, termed Wooden Breast (WB) and Spaghetti Meat (SM), have become a challenge for the chicken meat industry. The two abnormalities share some overlapping morphological features, including myofiber necrosis, intramuscular fat deposition, and collagen fibrosis, but display very different textural properties. WB has a hard, rigid surface, while the SM has a soft and stringy surface. Connective tissue is affected in both WB and SM, and accordingly, this study’s objective was to investigate the major component of connective tissue, collagen. The collagen structure was compared with normal (NO) fillets using histological methods and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) microspectroscopy and imaging. The histology analysis demonstrated an increase in the amount of connective tissue in the chicken abnormalities, particularly in the perimysium. The WB displayed a mixture of thin and thick collagen fibers, whereas the collagen fibers in SM were thinner, fewer, and shorter. For both, the collagen fibers were oriented in multiple directions. The FTIR data showed that WB contained more β-sheets than the NO and the SM fillets, whereas SM fillets expressed the lowest mature collagen fibers. This insight into the molecular changes can help to explain the underlying causes of the abnormalities.
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Sapkota, Prakash, Y. B. Tambey, Sunil Thapa, and Rajan Shakya. "Initial Experience of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy at Lumbini Medical College." Journal of Lumbini Medical College 1, no. 1 (2013): 35. http://dx.doi.org/10.22502/jlmc.v1i1.11.
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 Introduction: Renal stone disease is a challenging problem in urologic practice especially in our locality because of large stone burden and recurrence. Since ,the early 1980s when percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was established for management of renal stones, open surgical procedures have virtually been replaced. PCNL is a safe, effective and minimally invasive approach compared to open surgery for patients with large single, multiple or staghorn stones. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate and to review our experience with PCNL in management of renal and upper ureteric stones.
 
 Methods: Prospective study carried out at Lumbini Medical College and Teaching Hospital during 1stJanuary 2011 to 31st October 2011. Sixty patients were evaluated and subjected to PCNL. After clinical investigations like ultrasonography (USG) and intravenous urography (IVU), once patients were found to have renal or upper ureteric stones they were informed and explained about PCNL, its likely complications, probable hospital stay, the cost of treatment and data were recorded along with the operative time, estimated blood loss, stone burden, stone-free rate, length of hospitalization and complications .Patients were followed up after three months to rule out recurrence of stones by plain abdominal x-ray of kidney, ureter and bladder and USG.
 
 Results: Out of 60 patients 35 were male and 25 were female (M: F=1.4:1) with mean age of 37 years and were subjected to PCNL monotherapy. With the average stone size of 3.26cm, the mean operative time was 78 minutes. Complete stone removal achieved by PCNL alone in 60 cases, with insignificant residual small stones we achieved 97% stone clearance rate. The mean hospital stay was 3.7 days. No Serious complications were encountered, 9 (15%) patients required blood transfusion and 3 (5%) patients developed transient post-operative pyrexia.
 
 Conclusion: PCNL is the first line treatment option for management of large renal stones which as monotherapy has advantages in removal of renal and upper ureteric stones and achieving excellent results with minimal morbidity.
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Singh, Rakesh, and J. L. Salam Mahendra. "Genetic Divergence (D2) Evaluation in Horsegram [Macrotyloma uniflorum (L) Verdcout] Genotypes." International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 10, no. 9 (2021): 291–300. http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2021.1009.034.
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The experiment was performed at Research cum Instructional Farm, Shaheed Gundadhoor College of Agriculture and Research Station, Kumhrawand, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. A total of 56germplasm lines and 1 check variety of horsegram were assessed for 10 quantitative traits during kharif2018.Genotypes were grouped into eight clusters. Clusters VI had maximum intra cluster distance while inter cluster distance was maximum between cluster VI and cluster VIII. Cluster III and cluster VIII had highest mean values for seed yield per plant characters. The characters viz., pods per plant followed by days to maturity and seed yield per plant were main contribution to total divergence. Based on the result genotypes belonging to clusters II, III and VIII are recommended for hybridization, as these genotypes showed good performance for seed yield and belong to the diverse clusters.
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Wiriyaphanich, Tiffany, Jean-Xavier Guinard, Edward Spang, et al. "Food Choice and Waste in University Dining Commons—A Menus of Change University Research Collaborative Study." Foods 10, no. 3 (2021): 577. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods10030577.
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The purpose of this multi-campus research was to investigate the relationships of food type and personal factors with food choice, consumption, and waste behaviors of college students at all-you-care-to-eat dining facilities. The amount of food taken and wasted was indirectly measured in units relative to the plate size using before and after photos taken by the diners themselves. Animal protein and mixed dishes (e.g., stir fry, sandwich) took up more of diners’ plate space and these items were correlated to both greater hedonic appeal as well as a higher likelihood of the item being pre-plated. Greater confidence in liking an item before choosing it was correlated to a larger portion being taken. Finally, increased satisfaction with the meal and frequency of visiting the dining commons was correlated to less food waste. Understanding these potential food choice drivers can help dining facilities better target healthier meals to diners while reducing food waste.
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U. Flores Jr., Abel Alejandro. "QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES: STAKEHOLDERS’ VIEW." International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH 7, no. 1 (2019): 50–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v7.i1.2019.1033.
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This study focused on the stakeholders’ views on quality higher education in the University of Eastern Philippines. Specifically, it explored and analyzed the processes involved in the crafting of the institution’s strategic plan in terms of its vision and mission statements; identified the quality assurance policies of the University; and, documented the performance of its graduates in terms of passing government licensure examinations.
 A mixed form of research technique was used as the research design, utilizing 384 randomly selected respondents composed of students, faculty members, alumni, and community stakeholders. Also included as respondents were the Vice Presidents, College Deans, and 3 other University officials, thus, the total number of respondents was 400 individuals. The mean was used to determine and compare the responses of the various stakeholder groups.
 Generally, the respondents were aware of the institution’s strategic plan, but many of them found it difficult to memorize its mission statement. Consultations were made, though not with all stakeholders, during the crafting of the strategic plan. They also noted that policies and guidelines were established, implemented, and strictly adhered to by the administration in its daily operations.
 Over a six-year period (2009 – 2014), the institution and its graduates generally performed below the national mean in its performance in government licensure examinations, although it has consistently performed well in examinations for Nurses, Elementary and Secondary Teachers, Master Electricians, and Criminologists.
 The institution therefore, has a well-crafted strategic plan, has established policies and guidelines for program implementation, and utilizes varied processes to ensure sustainability of educational programs. It is noted however, that performance of its graduates was generally lower than the national average.
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Tiwari, Jyoti, Sumit Rawat, Amit Jain, and Diwashish Biswas. "Estimation of morbidity profile and outcomes of geriatric indoor patients in medicine wards of tertiary care center of Bundelkhand region - A retrospective study." Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences 11, no. 2 (2021): 284–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.18231/j.pjms.2021.058.
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The elderly population is increasing rapidly globally, and presently, India has the second largest number of elderly persons in the country. Estimates of health disorders of the elderly in developing countries are required to predict trends in disease burden and to plan better health care facilities for the elderly population in the society. To study the profile of medical disorders & outcomes in the elderly patients admitted in the medicine wards of Bundelkhand Govt. Medical College, Sagar, MP. Which is a rural Government medical college of central India. This is a retrospective, observational study design. The study conducted in the indoor patients of Bundelkhand Medical College & Hospital Sagar, MP in the span of 6 months starting from Feb 2019 to July 2019 & total of 970 patients, aged 60- 90yrs were enrolled. The data were obtained from MRD of BMC Sagar & by review of records, data were collected and statistically analysed. Our study has total (n=970), out of which (n=581, 59.9%) were males & (n=389, 41.1%) were females. Mean age of males- 67.6±7.53, Mean age of females-68.4±7.98. Highest patients were in the age group of 60-69yrs (n=590, 60.8%). Among system involvement, Respiratory system (27%), Cardiovascular system (22.3%), GIT (11.4%), Cerebrovascular (7.7%), Genitourinary (5.7%) , Endocrine (5.1%), Infections (4.7%) and cancers (4.1) .In our patients 75.1% were discharged, 7.2% cases of DOR , 6.2% patients were LAMA. Death was in 4.6% and 0.6% cases were referred to higher center. The study shows highest cases of COPD (15.2%) followed by CAD (13.1%), Pulmonary TB (7.6%), Cerebrovascular accidents (6.1%), Hypertension (6.0%), Diabetes mellitus (4.5%), UTI (4.1%) and cancers (4.1%) in the geriatric patients of our study.
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Jamil, A., Z. Ahmad, F. Farooq, H. A. Khan, R. Ansari, and N. Zahoor. "Comparison of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block versus Local Wound Infiltration in Reducing Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Infraumblical Hernia Repair." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 15, no. 5 (2021): 1130–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs211551130.
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Objective: To compare the outcomes of TAP block versus local wound infiltration in reducing postoperative pain in patients undergoing infra-umbilical hernia repair. Study design: Randomized controlled trial Place and Duration of Study: Department of Anaesthesiology, Surgical Intensive Care Unit & Pain Management, Dow Medical College & Civil Hospital Karachi from 1st August 2020 to 31st January 2021. Methodology: One hundred patients with undergoing infra-umbilical hernia mesh repair were randomly allocated into two groups. Fifty patients in group A were treated with transversus abdominis plane block and 50 were in group B for local infiltration. Anaesthetic technique was standardized. The drug was administered according to the weight of the patient. Visual analogue score (VAS), graduated from 0-10 was recorded. Results: The mean age was 41.08±10.36 years. There were 61% males and 39% females. Mean time of analgesia was significantly high in group A than groups B [413.2±63.83 vs 274.16±41.28; p=0.0005]. Mean VAS pain score at rest and movement was also significantly low in group A than group B. Conclusion: Transversus abdominis plane block seemed preferable to local anesthetic wound infiltration in postoperative analgesia. Current evidence is insufficient to suggest that the transversus abdominis plane block will minimize post-operative morphine requirements and associated side effects in comparison with local anesthetic infiltration. Key Words: Hernia repair, Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block, Local wound infiltration, Postoperative morphine
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Eze, T. I., Magnus G. Ekon, and Jacinta Ifeoma Obidile. "Effect of Edutainment Instructional Approach on Students’ Academic Achievement and Retention in Building Technology in Technical Colleges." International Research in Higher Education 5, no. 1 (2020): 34. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/irhe.v5n1p34.
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The teaching and learning of building technology in technical colleges seems to be characterised by poor academic achievement and retention of concepts. This called for the search for innovative teaching approaches like the edutainment instructional approach. The study was therefore conducted to determine the effect of edutainment instructional approach on students’ academic achievement and retention in building technology in technical colleges. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted the quasi-experimental design in which there were pre-test and post-test in the experimental and control groups. The population of the study comprised all the 946 senior technical II (ST2) students offering building technology in the six public technical colleges in Akwa Ibom State. Purposive sampling technique was used to select four technical colleges in the study area. Three instrument namely: edutainment lesson plans, conventional lesson plans and building technology achievement test (BTAT) were used in the study. Three experts validated the instrument. Test-retest reliability of the instrument which yielded an index of 0.87 obtained using Pearson product moment correlation coefficient. The data collected for the study were analysed using the mean scores and standard deviation for answering the research questions while hypotheses were tested with the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) at 0.05 level of significance. The study found that: the edutainment instructional approach enhanced students’ academic achievement and retention in building technology more than the conventional lecture method. There was significant difference in the academic achievement and retention of students in building technology between the two groups. The significance was attributed to the experimental group which obtained a higher mean score in the post-test and retention test. It was recommended that: teachers of building technology in technical colleges in Akwa Ibom State should adopt edutainment instructional approach in the teaching of building technology courses in order to enhance students’ academic achievement and retention in building technology.
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Naorem, Ajit Singh, Jugindro Singh Ningthoujam, K. Wangjam, and RK Rajesh. "Does Radiologic Grading Predict Severity of Osteo-arthritis Knee." Indian Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 27, no. 3 (2016): 73–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/ijopmr-27-3-73.
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Abstract Objective Evaluation of association between pain and functional limitation of osteo-arthritis knee with radiographic features. Methods Total of 123 knee OA patients diagnosed on the basis of American College of Rheumatology Classification (ACR) Criteria for knee OA, attended in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) OPD, JNIMS, were included. Pain and disability were measured using Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and radiological grading by Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grading from x-ray of weight bearing antero-posterior and lateral views. Correlation between WOMAC score and KL grading analysed. Results Sex distribution M:F=9:32, mean age 59.48 (+ 9.8), mean disease duration 4.79 (+ 0.41) months. Correlations of WOMAC pain and KL grading and WOMAC disability and KL grading were insignificant (p > 0.05). Conclusions There is discordance between radiographic findings and clinical features of OA knee and we should not plan treatment on the basis of radiologic grading rather on the functional status and symptoms.
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Abdelsalam, Maha, Tobias E. Rodriguez, and Lynn Brallier. "Student and Faculty Satisfaction with Their Dental Curriculum in a Dental College in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Dentistry 2020 (April 8, 2020): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6839717.
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The existing dental curriculum is taught at the College of Dentistry since 2002. The aim of this research is to explore the satisfaction levels of faculty members and students with that curriculum. This information will justify a curriculum reformation plan that addresses the aspirations of both faculty members and students. In this cross-sectional study, a two-section survey was prepared. Section 1 investigated the level of satisfaction with the curriculum, and Section 2 sought reasons why participants were satisfied with the curriculum. The questionnaire was electronically mailed to faculty members, interns, and senior students. Data were analyzed to identify patterns and points of disagreement expressed by faculty and students. The overall response rate was 68.7%. The mean standard deviation (SD) score in the study sample from all respondents was 5.0 (+3.0). Faculty significantly registered higher satisfaction than students (mean (SD) = 5.9 (+2.9) and 4.1 (+2.8), P=0.002). Results of multivariate analysis showed that faculty members were more satisfied with the curriculum than students because they thought the curriculum prepared competent graduates (regression coefficient = 1.76 and 0.69). Teaching staff and students’ satisfaction levels with the curriculum were significantly associated with their perception that the curriculum produces competent graduates. Areas with low students’ satisfaction levels were related to promotion of engagement with others and development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These areas should be the focus of future curriculum reformation to prepare competitive graduates with competences aligned with the recommendations of the Saudi Arabia Qualification Framework and of the international benchmarks.
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Lachapelle, Rachel, Francesca Piccolo, and Kathleen Melanson. "Characterizing College Students Who Self-Identify as Consuming Plant-Based or Animal-Based Diets: A Pilot Study." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (2020): 539. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa046_039.
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Abstract Objectives College students often make their own diet choices for the first time in their lives. Growing trends are seen for self-reported plant-based (PB) and animal-based (AB) diets in this population. Little is known about how college students perceive PB versus AB diets. Knowing this may be important for diet education in this population, and for designing research. Methods Thirty college students (23 females; 20.5 ± 2.76 years; BMI 25.8 ± 5.8 kg/m2) were recruited for this cross-sectional study of PB vs AB diets, with 15 self-identifying as consuming each diet. Prior to the single lab visit, participants completed an online demographic and dietary screening questionnaire with questions on weekly servings of red meat, poultry, fish & shellfish, eggs, and dairy. On test days, fasting measures were taken of height, weight, and body composition by multi-frequency segmental bioimpedance (InBody 770). Independent t-tests compared students self-identifying as AB vs. PB with respect to food groups, BMI, body fat, and lean body mass. Data are expressed as means ± standard deviations. Results Of the 15 students self-identifying as eating a PB diet, 87% were female, whereas in AB 67% were female. No significant differences were seen between AB and PB groups in any body composition variable (p &gt; 0.05). Students in PB reported fewer weekly servings than AB of red meat (0.0 ± 0.0 vs 2.1 ± 1.1; P = 0.000), poultry (0.0 ± 0.0 vs 5.2 ± 2.3; P = 0.000), fish & shellfish (1.3 ± 2.2 vs 2.7 ± 0.84; P = 0.024), and dairy (3.0 ± 3.0 vs 6.4 ± 2.7; P = 0.003). Egg servings did not differ significantly between PB and AB (2.4 ± 2.7 vs 3.5 ± 2.0; P = 0.221). Two students in PB reported no servings from any animal foods category. Two students from AB reported &gt;30 servings of animal foods weekly (30.5 & 37). Overall, the PB group reported fewer (P = 0.000) total animal food servings weekly (9.3 ± 6.5) than AB (23.4 ± 5.3). Conclusions In this pilot study, students self-identifying as eating PB versus AB diets did not differ in body composition, but they ate varying degrees of animal foods. On average, students in the PB group reported consuming 1.3 animal food servings daily compared to 3.3 daily in the AB group. More work is needed with larger samples, but this data provides insights for diet counseling and research planning. Funding Sources This COMPACT study was funded by The University of Rhode Island Undergraduate Research Initiative Fund.
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Karki, Prabin Kumar, Santosh Timalsina, Sanat Chalise, Anita Yadav, and Ashish Kumar Bhattarai. "Prevalence of microalbuminuria and its association with glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients: a cross sectional study at Kathmandu Medical College." Journal of Chitwan Medical College 9, no. 1 (2019): 2–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmc.v9i1.23775.
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Background: Diabetes mellitus has become one of the biggest health problems of this era. The resultant microvascular and macrovascular complications add to significant amount of morbidity and mortality. Urine microalbumin is considered as an early marker for microvascular complications among diabetic patients. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of microalbuminuria among type 2 diabetic patients attending Kathmandu Medical College and its relation with glycemic control, age, sex, duration of diabetes. 
 Methods: A total of 208 previously diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients attending medical outpatient department of Kathmandu Medical College, Sinamangal were included in the study over a period of 1 year (October 2017 - September 2018). Fasting and 2-hour postprandial venous blood for blood glucose and HbA1c measurement and early morning urine sample (after overnight fast) was collected for detection of microalbuminuria. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 23. 
 Results: The prevalence of microalbuminuria among the study population (mean age: 54.22 ± 11.76 years, mean HbA1c: 7.62 ± 1.53 %) was 42.8%. Microalbuminuria had significant correlation with HbA1c and duration of diabetes (p<0.001), but not with age, sex and type of medication. There was positive correlation between urine microalbumin and fasting and post-prandial blood glucose. 
 Conclusions: Our present study found high prevalence of microalbuminuria among diabetic patients with poor glycemic control. It is suggested that tighter glycemic control with regular urine microalbumin testing should be integral part of diabetic management plan to prevent long term complications such as diabetic nephropathy
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Rohall, Shannon, Jennifer Ballintine, Jessica Vowels, Linsday Wexler, and Keiko Goto. "Who’s your patty? Consumer acceptance and sensory properties of burger patties made with different types of meat or plant-based products." Californian Journal of Health Promotion 7, SI (2009): 01–06. http://dx.doi.org/10.32398/cjhp.v7isi.1995.
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Having more healthful options at campus eateries is a viable way to meet consumer demand, as well as to promote health on campus. Our study tested three healthier alternatives (low-fat beef, turkey, and soy/rice burgers) against the conventional full-fat hamburger patty (control). We examined consumer acceptance of the four burger patties with 48 untrained student panelists. A 9-point scale hedonic test was used to measure consumer acceptance. Quantitative descriptive analysis (QDA) was also conducted with six trained panelists to evaluate the intensity of sensory properties. Analysis of variance was used to detect significant differences among the treatments. Consumer acceptance mean scores for full-fat beef, lean beef, turkey, and soy/rice patties were 5.98, 6.68, 5.50 and 5.56, respectively, with no preference of the control patty over turkey or soy/rice, but a significant preference of the lean beef over turkey and soy/rice. QDA results showed flavor, spiciness, and elasticity significantly varied across the treatments. Panelists rated lean beef as significantly more elastic than all other patties. It is uncertain whether those sensory attributes contributed to consumer acceptance. In conclusion, our research indicates that college consumers may accept these healthier substitutes for traditional full-fat beef patties. Consumer acceptance of healthier patty substitutes should be further investigated in primary and secondary schools as well. With proper marketing, healthier alternatives to the conventional, full-fat hamburger patty could become competitive choices.
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Kumar, Pravin. "Economic Extension of Transmission Line in Deregulated Power System for Congestion Management." Journal of Advanced College of Engineering and Management 3 (January 10, 2018): 49. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jacem.v3i0.18886.
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<p>The chances of congestion in deregulated market are quite high as compared to the monopolistic market as the customers would like to purchase electricity from cheapest available sources. Ways for Congestion management are: Generation rescheduling, Interruptible load curtailment, Transmission system expansion etc. Transmission expansion planning is the last way for congestion management if congestion is not managed by Generation rescheduling and Interruptible load curtailment. A high mean of Locational marginal price (LMP) at a bus indicates no access to cheap generation and a low mean of LMP indicates access to excess cheap generation and no access to enough loads. Hence, constructing a new line between two buses with low and high mean of LMP will allow the dispatch of the excess cheap generation and flow of energy from low LMP bus to high LMP bus due to price potential difference. Consequently, the flatness of price profile is improved. The final plan is selected by economic analysis.</p><p><strong>Journal of Advanced College of Engineering and Management</strong>, Vol. 3, 2017, Page: 49-54</p>
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Badu, Muna, Shankar Bahadur Singh Rajbhandari, and Pashupati Regmi. "Normal Kidney Size in Nepalese Female at KMCTH." Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences 7, no. 2 (2019): 51–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v7i2.27139.
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INTRODUCTION: Baseline knowledge of normal kidney size is essential when evaluating patients with possible renal disease. This study was done to assess normal kidney size in Nepalese female at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital.
 MATERIALAND METHODS: Prospective hospital based cross sectional study was conducted including 231 adult females without any known renal diseases from November 2018 to February 2019. Renal length was measured as longest pole to pole distance. Renal width was measured as the maximum dimension in the cross section at the level of the renal hilum. Cortical thickness was measured between outer renal margin and renal sinus in transverse plane.
 RESULTS: The mean length of right and left kidneys were 96.53±8.29 mm and 100.47±9.15 mm respectively with a range of 76-120 mm and 78-120 mm respectively. The mean renal width was 46.80±6.87 mm for right kidneys and 48.61±6.64 mm for left kidneys. The mean cortical thickness were 17.03±3.58 mm for right kidneys and 17.43±3.73 mm for left kidneys. There was significant correlation between length of right and left kidney, however there was no significant correlation between kidney length with kidney width and kidney length with cortical thickness. There was no significant correlation of renal parameters with age, height, weight and body mass index.
 CONCLUSION: Normal kidney size of Nepalese females visiting Kathmandu Medical College was comparable to the previous studies. This will help as future reference to evaluate abnormal kidney sizes.
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Thapa, Bikram Bahadur, Y. Dhakal, J. K. Verma, and P. Manandhar. "Ocular Biometry and Corneal Astigmatism in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery in Bheri Zone of Nepal." Journal of Nepalgunj Medical College 15, no. 2 (2017): 53–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jngmc.v15i2.22846.
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Introduction: Accurate measurement of ocular axial length, keratometry and anterior chamber depth before cataract surgery is crucial for calculating the power of intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted. Corneal astigmatism is one of the major thefts to have best postoperative unaided visual acuity. Thus, knowing it preoperatively and taking appropriate intervention during surgery provides best postoperative visual outcome. But there are no studies on corneal astigmatism and biometric parameters in the population of Bheri Zone.
 MATERIAL AND METHOD: The medical records of the patients who had ndergone cataract surgery between January 2017 and November 2017 at Nepalgunj medical college were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed. Patient's demographic parameter, keratometric value, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness and axial length data were collected and analyzed.
 RESULTS: This study evaluated the data in 65 eyes of 65 patients who had undergone cataract surgery. The mean age of patients was 59.3 ± 15.71 years. The mean corneal astigmatism was 1.37 D ±1.4D (range 0.00-6.75D). Corneal astigmatism was higher than 1.00 D in 32.3% of cases. The mean average keratometry was 44.54±1.83D. The magnitude of corneal astigmatism was positively correlated with age (p<0. 001) and there was a tendency for corneal astigmatism to increase with age above 50 years. Against-the-rule regular astigmatism was the most common type (46.2%) of astigmatism observed in this study.
 CONCLUSION: The present report showed the pattern of corneal astigmatism before cataract surgery in the patients at Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital. One third of cataract patients had corneal astigmatism of more than 1.0D. This finding provide the important normative reference and help ophthalmologists to plan and manage the cost-effective correction of preexisting corneal astigmatism in cataract patients to achieve the best visual outcome.
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Lasco, Clint Jay M., and Abdani D. Bandera. "Oriental Herbal as Foliar Nutrients on Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Production." Volume 5 - 2020, Issue 8 - August 5, no. 8 (2020): 1311–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt20aug716.
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The experiment was conducted at the College of Agriculture- Laboratory, Mindanao State UniversityMarawi City. Objective of the study is to determine the effects of Oriental Herbal Nutrients (OHN) on the growth and yield performance of lettuce. Treatments are: T1 (Garlic), T2 (Ginger), T3 (Black Pepper), T4 (Onion), and T5 (Control) with a dilution rate of concoction of 1 tbsp. OHN: 1 liter of water. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Plant height, number of leaves developed, pest incidence, insect damage rate, weight per plant, and yield per plot were measured. Result showed that the highest treatment mean (6.32 cm.) was recorded in T4 and the lowest (4.03 cm.) was in T5 which revealed a highly significant effect. The highest treatment mean (5.17) for the number of leaves was found in T4 and the lowest (3.89) was observed in T5. In the case of insect damage rate, the highest treatment mean scale of 1.98 was obtained in T5 and the lowest (1.31) was observed in T3. In addition, the highest treatment mean (4.91) for pest incidence was observed in T5 and the lowest (2.08) was found in T1 which showed a highly significant result as well. In addition, the weight per plant revealed the highest treatment mean (49.25) in T4 and the lowest (29.41) was observed in T5. Study revealed that the highest and lowest yield per plot with 4.15 and 2.57 treatment mean were observed in T4 and T5, respectively. In this experiment, the application of OHN significantly influences the growth and yield performance of lettuce.