Jessup Sciences: Recent Episodes
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A place for the Faculty of Health, Natural & Applied Sciences at William Jessup University to share student's work, faculty research and the amazing things our department has to offer.
In this podcast, I will analyze the obtained data and discuss the results in line with the research question. In particular, the challenges facing dental healthcare in the USA proposed solutions (recommendations) in dealing with these issues. While exploring the challenges, I will highlight the inefficiency in dental care workers in the sector and the shortage of dental and oral care providers. Moreover, I will highlight some of the human resources and social, economic issues affecting the industry. Solutions will be based on in-service training, change of attitude on the dental care practitioners, and addressing the shortage of workers.
Food Deserts are an area inside of a community where fresh foods and or grocery stores are not available. These areas are in rural and urban low-income areas. The main sources of food within food deserts or food insecure communities rely on the inventory of small convenient stores, gas stations, and fast food restaurants. This is unfortunate, however there are economic obligations that do not permit large chain grocery stores to be built in lower income areas. Issues of income, crime, and lifestyle may contribute to the success or lack of success with a large chain store. In my paper I go more in depth on the socio-economic issues that surrounds the reasoning behind what makes sense financially for certain communities. The issues that circle around food deserts are nutrition related health concerns like childhood and adulthood obesity and type -2 diabetes. Several organizations have been created with the intent to solve this issue. At the end I proposed a non-profit that recognized the obstacles and shortcomings in previous organizations, focusing on culture, preference, and lifestyle.
In recent times, medicine has been moving towards specialized and sick care. There have been many benefits, but also major consequences for where medicine is now currently and where it is going. Many of these consequences could be resolved and further prevented by taking a holistic care approach. The specific areas of medicine this podcast will focus on are spinal and podiatric care. To help us understand why a holistic approach is needed in this area, three important key questions are being looked at and answered. (1) What is the current situation of medical school education and with shoes? (2) What is the connection between the spine and the feet (3) how can a holistic care approach help in this area of medicine?
Nature-based tourism is a phenomena that has been gaining speed in recent years. We have more access to traveling than we ever have before, and it may be having a negative impact on the natural environment. This podcast will explore a few of the National Parks and their efforts to combat tourism related pollution while also discussing a few relatively easy and inexpensive possible studies that can be done in the park. These two studies include air quality assessments and trail degradation studies.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EDMR) is a relatively new way to treat PTSD. This podcast explores PTSD, EMDR, as well as the theories supporting it. Theory suggests that the memories or trauma is input into the mind incorrectly and EMDR possesses the ability to reprogram the mind and treat the effects of PTSD. The military community is particularly susceptible to PTSD and this form of therapy is a great option for members looking to continue their military career and get the treatment they need.v
This podcast outlines the various methods in which marine biologists have come to study the ecology of migratory pelagic fish. It seeks to highlight past studies of yellowfin tuna in the Gulf of California, and places a special interest on the marine research methods in which scientists are able to study highly migratory pelagic species. In the end it speaks to the importance of knowledge when it comes to the creation and support of marine management and conservation techniques. Although, tuna may not be directly important to everyone, it is important we are informed on a variety of ecological issues as we seek to be wise, and environmentally conscious decision makers for the good of the ocean and earth.
Having advancements in the sciences is vital to the ability to react to global issues. The US school system produces fewer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math(STEM) students than other industrialized countries such as China, India, and the European Union, meaning that our reaction to global problems may be impaired as fewer and fewer STEM students enter the field. To increase the amount of students pursuing STEM careers, I propose an increase in a number of factors, coming down to simply pushing students to take higher level courses and get real-world experience through mentorships, apprenticeships and scientific projects.
This podcast emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet for athletes and the specific energy-yielding nutrients that it entails, specifically carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. These are important components of a healthy diet that especially help with combating fatigue, and in turn can help an athlete perform better when competing since their bodies won’t be exhausted with the proper nutrients. This podcast specifies how college athletes have a lot to deal with during their season because of school and their sport. There are many factors that affect dietary habits, and the busy schedule of a student-athlete in college doesn’t make it easier to maintain a healthy diet. Many student-athletes aren’t aware of what foods they should be incorporating into their meal plans, and this podcast provides insight as to what kinds of foods to eat, and why they’rei mportant for the needs of college athletes.
Whether you are a student or not, college-aged students ranging from 18-24 have a higher risk of developing PTSD due to physical and sexual assault. College-aged students that have faced child abuse and neglect or are part of the LGBTQ+ community have an even higher chance of becoming victims of physical and sexual assault. With the majority of victims suffering physical, emotional and psychological trauma. It is important that all victims, regardless of the form of trauma or other associated disorders developed, get medical attention and psychological counseling in order to get the proper treatments they deserve. The following will define and provide examples of college-aged students that have dealt with some form of child abuse or neglect, physical or sexual assault, or individuals of the LGBTQ+ community who have become victims of posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
This episode discusses the field of forensic science. Forensic science is an important field that integrates law and science. Within the field of forensic science comes misconceptions due to “The CSI Effect.” With the CSI Effect comes issues within the field such as casework backlog, drained time, and drained resources. Due to this, it is important that the history, techniques, and disciplines of forensic science are brought to the attention of the public. This podcast dives deep into the techniques and steps of DNA Analysis, the importance of this particular discipline, and the role that higher education can play in combating the negative effects of the CSI Effect.
This episode will talk about the issues causing coral reef populations to decline, these are: greenhouse gases, ocean acidification, and coral bleaching. All of these issues are related to one another, even though they are presented to the public as independent concerns. This presentation is designed to educate people who may not be familiar to the science world about what corals are and how crucial they are to both marine and terrestrial life. Corals have a narrow scale of conditions in which they thrive in, and the processes that will be discussed are affecting their survival. The amount of stress being endured by the corals is causing massive declines all over the world. Being primary producers, habitat structures, and mutualistic animals, thousands of other marine life are being negatively affected by the decline in coral populations. Coral reefs hold the most biodiversity in the entire ocean, and once they die, all marine life will disperse with it. In a survey, individuals will be asked 10 questions focused on what corals are, what their importance is, and what is happening to them today. The results will identify any correlations between the level of education and the age of each individual. The questions are designed to show which group of persons have the best understanding, and to see if the majority know that they can, in fact, help coral reefs.
This podcast is about poor nutrition in America, and potential solutions that could be applied. First, several common and preventable diseases are discussed. Then, obstacles on transitioning to a healthy diet, including the biological preference to energy dense foods and many environmental influences, are briefly mentioned. Then, the transtheoretical model is brought up as a potential solution, along with a shift from preventative healthcare to primordial healthcare.
This podcast is an overview of malnutrition in children under 5 in Haiti. Protein Energy Malnutrition commonly presents in children in two forms, Marasmus and Kwashiorkor. These forms of undernutrition are rampant in Haiti and account for 58% of child deaths. It is such a major issue because of 3 underlying misconceptions related to infant formula, overfishing, and hygiene. Contributing to these misconceptions are the excessive emigration of educated individuals and a lack of government spending towards education. Danita’s Children provides a great model for how to keep educated individuals in Haiti and invest in the Haitian people and communities.
In this podcast, Merrick Biondolillo discusses the many habitats of montane avian species and an inside look at the distribution of some of these bird species. The effects of climate change affect these montane habitats very easily as they are very sensitive to temperature and weather changes. The habitats researched in this presentation are mostly high elevation, conifer rich habitats, but lower elevation hardwood conifer settings are also included. These habitats are white fir forest, red fir forests, Klamath mixed conifer forests, Sierra mixed conifer forests, and blue oak foothill pine forests. Lastly, three birds are studied with data from a point count study done in 2010 and the distribution from this data is analysed and compared with its usual habitats.
This episode starring Jericca Claussen providing a general overview of types of stem cells, and what they are used for. The types of stem cells discussed were: embryonic, human umbilical cord, and bone marrow stem cells. A portion of this episode is discussing the abortion industry and how that plays a role in embryonic/fetal stem cell donations. Also, I discuss case studies of different types of stem cells and how they have helped people with their illnesses. The reason for stem cell transplants is to help cure or prolong a disease which was also discussed. I also discuss the ethics regarding why I believe embryonic/fetal stem cell research is morally wrong, but described that it is my point of view and I know some may not agree with that. This podcast also includes statistics on abortions and proof/documentation of undercover stem cell donations to biospecimin comapnies. Overall, the purpose was to discuss the types and ethics of stem cell research, and alternatives to using abortions as a source of obtaining fetal/embryonic tissue.
This episode examines the athletes fear of re-injury as a predictor of return to the sport in collegiate athletes. Through this examination we will explore Fear of Re-injury, Psychological Antecedents of Injury, Psychological Reactions Regarding Injury, Psychological Issues Regarding Rehabilitation and Return to Sport in more detail. In addition to this, we will determine how to integrate faith into this process along with an application for the athletic trainer to deliver to the athlete. A few of the sources from this paper will be referenced in this podcast to help the audience have a greater understanding on this topic.
In this episode, I will discuss how stress affects a players performance. The podcast also breaks down the different types of affects that can cause stress within the player such as burnouts, anxiety, Injuries, and gender roles. With injuries we go into players injuring themselves and cause why due to stress of being over pushed by their peers. The effects injuries have on a player regarding their attitude towards the sport as well as their physical play. Then we go into anxiety explaining how the change in intensity within the sport or change of competition level can cause the phase of anxiety due to the athlete being out of comfort. After explaining burn outs which comes from Players being over pushed by their surrounding and peers which can cause players to burnout easily. Then Going to the topic of gender roles and how Male dominant sports are more Popular and dominant then women sports. The effects that have on women because of the fact that they are not getting the same attention as the other Gender. Then for conclusion ways to prevent these types of stressors from coming within the player.Such as coping. Making players make their own decision when it comes to sports letting them learn from their mistakes except for forcing them to do something.
This is a presentation by Nathan Wayda a senior kinesiology student at William Jessup University examining how effective massage is in promoting complete muscular recovery after strenuous exercise. The research focuses on massage’s impact on physiological markers, perceived recovery and muscular performance. Results were generally supportive of the effectiveness of massage and yielded a variety of clinical implications for professional therapists using massage as a recovery modality. Future research suggestions focus on research quality improvements and investigation into more effective applications of massage. While excellence in massage should be sought by all massage therapists, God is the one who designed human beings and is the ultimate source of healing. Finally, Nathan was able to apply his research by creating a new client intake form supported by the research and knowledge attained through his studies in kinesiology.
This episode will explore topics including: gender differences, concussion rates and statistics, current concussion protocol awareness and clinical issues, and athletes that are the most vulnerable to concussion amongst collegiate sports in the United States. Possible improvements that could be made on current concussion protocol to benefit clinicians and athletes will be discussed.
The importance of preventing injury and increasing performance specific to sport among athletes is a top priority for coaches and players. This is especially true for female collegiate athletes who have a high rate of ACL injuries, especially non-contact ACL ruptures. Females have multiple risk factors associated with the type of injury, which includes both internal and external factors. Various ACL prevention methods have been promoted that help reduce the risk as well as increase performance specific to different sports. Two specific ACL prevention programs discussed in this review paper are Sportsmetric and the PEP program. These programs specialize in ACL injuries and use multiple exercises and drills including; plyometrics, muscle strengthening, stretching, proprioception, and landing techniques. Studies have shown these programs are effective and help reduce ACL injuries, which is most needed amongst the female collegiate athlete population.
In this episode, I will address why I believe the sit-ups portion of the Air Force Testing Requirement should be removed and be supplemented with a safer and more effective core exercise. I will be sharing studies and data collected that demonstrate how performing traditional sit-ups causes repetitive lumbar flexion, unnecessary mechanical loading to the spine and has the ability to accelerate back pain, and low back injuries. By removing this exercise from the Air Force Training doctrine it can help combat one of the leading injuries in the military, and improve the quality of life of our servicemembers.
In this episode, I will be discussing my evaluation of the effectiveness of faith-based physical activity interventions. This evaluation was inspired by the lack of physical activity and poor dietary habits of average Americans and how that translates to the current unhealthy status of the United States. The Christian church is also charged with the task of taking care of the community and those around them. Considering obesity and chronic illnesses are at an all-time high in the United States, a faith-based physical activity intervention is highly suggested. However, due to ramifications of typical interventions, how an intervention model could be modified into a full-time ministry and applied within a Christian church is examined.
In this episode, we will discuss comorbid diagnoses of pre-existent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its ability to increase the severity of symptoms and prolong the recovery process. A great number of symptoms overlap both conditions leading to significant lifetime disorder when ADHD and TBI are presented together. Other area's discussed within this episode are other underlying neurological mechanisms of ADHD that affect mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI): Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT), the Trail Making Test, Part A and Part B; and the Digit Span (DS) when comparing control scores to test subject scores. Lastly, discussion on patients diagnosed with ADHD have experienced an increased rate of concussions, the most common subtype of TBI. This has been found common in pediatrics, athletes and has lifelong consequences.
In this episode, I will be bringing awareness towards the African American population on how they are genetically predisposed to cardiovascular disease and underseen in the healthcare field. I will be discussing some of the main risk factors that are more prevalent in African Americans such as hypertension, obesity, low socioeconomic status, and genetics. Research in this population has lacked globally, especially in CVD. As for future research, ways to prevent the onset of risk factors and improve them are provided. The talk about the unfair treatment of African Americans in the healthcare field is still an ongoing problem today which I will bring light too and suggest that future research should be done within the healthcare field on why this population is discriminated against.
This episode analyzes the various effects of caffeine intake on both anaerobic and aerobic exercise performances. In addition to this analysis, the episode will also collectively address the legal limits, ethical considerations, side effects, and benefits of caffeine intake in correlation to exercise as well as provide insight on what caffeine consumption would look like in a clinical implication and a perspective on the substance's relationship to Christian faith. Previous research conducted on caffeine intake provides plentiful information on this topic, however, further research is still needed to deduce more validity in the overall data, specifically regarding the effects of caffeine on anaerobic and aerobic performances. The many sources referenced from within this paper are included to provide the readers, coaches, and athletes a greater understanding of not only the ergogenic effects of caffeine intake on exercise performance and competition but to also encourage the audience toward using caffeine to aid in performance while remaining within legal parameters.
In this episode, I will be discussing the main components of my literature review and proposing a hypothetical solution. Each component will tie into the problem statement of missional needs and preparation. Through nutrition, physical,emotional and spiritual health resources, there can be a change in the preparation and longevity of a missionary’s journey
This episode will investigate the relationship between a player and coach and its influence on performance success. The importance of the player-coach relationship is stressed by looking at how players develop socially and psychologically while playing under a coach. A coach can influence their players negatively or positively and it is important to attempt and create a positive environment by fostering communication, healthy criticism, trust, and providing athletes with life skills. While coaches may affect their players within the arena of sports, a coach can have an even greater impact on their players beyond their sports careers and can help shape their entire life. Many studies have been performed on this topic yielding countless implications and ideas for future research in this area.