The Power of Prayer

If words are arbitrary, how does prayer have power?” is the question of inquiry in this paper. An unobtrusive Content Analysis inquiry methodology was used to answer this question. The answer lies in the finding that words and thoughts are not the same thing, and our thoughts expand beyond the audible and visible. The implication for professional practice these findings present is that a deeper awareness of “Self” is needed to understand people’s miraculous way of resolving conflict via prayer

The fathers of infants born to adolescent mothers: a comparison with non-parenting male peers and adolescent mothers

This study examined social-emotional variables and views of parenting of fathers of infants born to adolescent mothers. Participants were a convenience sample of 15 fathers of infants born to adolescent mothers, 15 age-matched non-parenting male peers, and 15 adolescent mothers. Data collected included demographic information, self-esteem, depressive symptoms, social support, parenting satisfaction, and general life satisfaction. Additionally, a semi-structured interview that focused on the subjects\u27 views about parenting was conducted. Results showed significant differences between fathers and non-fathers and between fathers and adolescent mothers. Fathers reported less support from friends and the community, lower general life satisfaction, and lower self-esteem than the non-parenting male peers. Fathers reported lower general life satisfaction than the adolescent mothers. Results from interviews indicated that the majority of the fathers and non-fathers view parenthood as increased responsibility whereas the adolescent mothers reported that parenthood made them more mature and kept them out of trouble. Overall, the majority of fathers reported enjoying their children though results suggested that their level of emotional well-being is lower than that of the non-parenting male peers

The influence of dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids on the immune response of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.)

The present work examined the effects of dietary (n-3)/(n-6) PUFA ratios in Atlantic salmon parr on, firstly, the fatty acid composition of lipids in peripheral blood cells and immunocompetent tissues and secondly, disease resistance. No notable differences in physiological and immunological parameters were observed between fish fed different (n-3)/(n-6) PUFA diets, except for a significantly higher number of responding B cells in kidney and spleen of the fish fed high (n-3)/(n-6) PUFA diet. The protective vaccination of the groups of fish on the different (n-3)/(n-6) PUFA ratio diets was inconclusive, but significantly more salmon died in the low (n-3)/(n-6) group when non-vaccinated fish were challenged with Vibrio anguillarum. Lipid class composition of lipids from leucocytes, erythrocytes and .serum were all found to be independent of diet, while component fatty acids were definitely influenced by dietary PUFA. Total fatty acids of the erythrocyte lipid were always high in (n-3) PUFA. Leucocyte lipid, by comparison, contained higher levels of saturated and monocnoic fatty acids, particularly 18:1 (n-9). The overall (n-6) PUFA unsaturation was higher in the lipid of leucocytes than the erythrocytes and leucocytes incorporated greater proportions of dietary 18:2(n-6) into their lipid than erythrocytes. Levels of 18:2(n-6) in the lipid of .serum and leucocytes from (n-6) PUFA fed fish began to rise after four weeks on the diet, and increased steadily until a (n-3)/(n-6) PUFA ratio of 0.8 was maintained after 16 weeks. Erythrocytes did not show diet induced modification until 8-16 weeks, at which point 18;2(n-6) fatty acid levels were observed to plateau. Influences of dietary fatty acid composition were most evident in the PC and PE fractions. Dietary 18:2(n-6) fatty acid incorporation was greater in the lipids of the lymphoid organ tissues than in leucocytes isolated from these tissues. Lymphoid tissues from (n-3) dietary group fish possessed higher (n-3)/(n-6) PUFA ratios than their leucocytes, while (n-3)/(n-6) PUFA ratios were found to be similar between the lymphoid tissues and their corresponding leucocytes of the (n-6) PUFA dietary group. Lipid from headkidney macrophages of Atlantic salmon was higher in phospholipids than headkidney leucocytes and T and B-cells, while their fatty acid profiles were similar. Comparisons of salmon parr were made with a warm water species of fish and a mammalian species. The fatty acid composition of rabbit cell lipid reflected their dietary 18:2(n-6) intake, whereas the fish had high levels of (n-3) PUFA. Erythrocytes and leucocytes of African catfish had similar fatty acid compositions, while Atlantic salmon erythrocytes contained a higher degree of 22:6(n-3) fatty acid than did the leucocytes. T3ic leucocyte lipid of salmon contained higher levels of saturated and monoenoic fatty acids than the catfish leucocytes. The lipid class and fatty acid composition of Atlantic salmon erythrocytes and leucocytes were unaffected by water temperature, except for a higher PE level in the erythrocytes of cold water acclimated fish. When salmon leucocytes were cultured in vino, the lipid composition of the leucocytes was unaffected by FCS or fish serum when these were used as medium supplements. The rate of incoiporation of exogenous fatty acids into the peripheral blood leucocytes was influenced by metabolic temperature. Greatest incorporation of exogenous fatty acids by fish peripheral blood leucocytes occurred within the first day of incubation, but peaked around day 2 when cells were cultured at 15 C, and day 5 when incubated at 4°C. Kidney and blood leucocytes incorporated greater amounts of 20:4(n-6) and 18:l(n-9) fatty acid into their lipid than those from thymus and spleen, but all leucocytes displayed a preference for 20:4(n-6) and 18:l(n-9) fatty acids over 20:S(n-S), 18:2(n-6) and 18:3(n-3). The study suggests that the lymphoid system of salmon is predisposed to (n-6) PUFA despite the natural abundance of (n-3) PUFA in the lipids of salmon diets and tissues

Endocytic Sorting and Downregulation of the M2 Acetylcholine Receptor is Regulated by Ubiquitin and the ESCRT Complex

Acknowledgements The authors would like to thank Professor Mark von Zastrow from the University of California, San Francisco for sharing critical constructs. We would like to thank Kevin MacKenzie and the University of Aberdeen Microscopy core and the Iain Fraser Flow cytometry core for their assistance in the acquisition of data, and Professor Lynda Erskine for critical reading of the manuscript. This work was supported by a PhD studentship from the University of Aberdeen (DZ) and by funding from the Royal Society and Tenovus Scotland (JNH)Peer reviewedPostprin

An Examination of Privacy Rules for Academic Advisors and College Student-Athletes: A Communication Privacy Management Perspective

This study explored how academic advisors managed revealed private information from college student-athletes. The 37 academic advisors were interviewed to address: What criteria advisors use to judge privacy rules regulating access or protection of shared private information from student-athletes, and how privacy-rule choices function in this context? Academic advisors interviewed represented 21 different institutions of the four NCAA division levels and 10 separate athletic conferences. Using Communication Privacy Management theory as a framework, findings indicated there were two main criteria: motivations and risk-benefit ratios used to develop privacy rules managing revealing and concealing the student-athlete’s private information

Nowhere to room ... nobody told them’: logistical and cultural impediments to Aboriginal peoples’ participation in cancer treatment

Background. Cancer mortality among Indigenous Australians is higher compared to the non-Indigenous population and attributed to poor access to cancer detection, screening, treatment and support services. A large proportion of Indigenous Australians live in rural and remote areas which makes access to cancer treatment services more challenging. Factors, such as transport, accommodation, poor socio-economic status and cultural appropriateness of services also negatively affect health service access and, in turn, lead to poor cancer outcomes. Design, setting and participants. Qualitative research with 30 in-depth interviews was conducted with Aboriginal people affected by cancer from across WA, using a variety of recruitment approaches.Results. The infrastructure around the whole-of-treatment experience affected the decision-making and experiences of Aboriginal patients, particularly affecting rural residents. Issues raised included transport and accommodation problems, travel and service expenses, displacement from family, concerns about the hospital environment and lack of appropriate support persons. These factors are compounded by a range of disadvantages already experienced by Aboriginal Australians and are vital factors affecting treatment decision-making and access. Conclusion. To improve cancer outcomes for Aboriginal people, logistical, infrastructure and cultural safety issues must be addressed. One way of ensuring this could be by dedicated support to better coordinate cancer diagnostic and treatment services with primary healthcare services

Relationship between the adolescent father and his infant compared with those for the non-adolescent father and the adolescent mother

Family Relations and Child Developmen

Sharevision Collaboration Between High School Counselors and Athletic Educators to Stop LGBTQ Bullying

The purpose of the study was twofold: to explore how school counselors and athletic educators experienced implementing the 2010 Massachusetts Anti-bullying law and to explore how participants experienced using the Sharevision structured group reflection process as the format for group discussions. The Sharevision structured group reflection process provided the safety and support school counselors and athletic educators said they needed. Participants eagerly shared their experiences with one another. They used the Sharevision process to discuss the list of participant generated questions they posed during the individual interviews. They exchanged ideas and were able to generate new ways to respond to anti-LGBTQ bullying and gender-based harassment as a result of their reflective group discussions. The participants said that the Sharevision meetings relieved stress, were productive and inspired them to continue working together to take action on their ideas. After the study was over, members of the group met over the summer with the GSA Advisor to continue to work together. They designed and then co-facilitated their fall orientations for incoming students, athletes and parents proactively promoting diversity, their GSA and a positive LGBTQ school climate

Understanding, beliefs and perspectives of Aboriginal people in Western Australia about cancer and its impact on access to cancer services

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite a lower overall incidence, Aboriginal Australians experience poorer outcomes from cancer compared with the non-Aboriginal population as manifested by higher mortality and lower 5-year survival rates. Lower participation in screening, later diagnosis of cancer, poor continuity of care, and poorer compliance with treatment are known factors contributing to this poor outcome. Nevertheless, many deficits remain in understanding the underlying reasons, with the recommendation of further exploration of Aboriginal beliefs and perceptions of cancer to help understand their care-seeking behavior. This could assist with planning and delivery of more effective interventions and better services for the Aboriginal population. This research explored Western Australian (WA) Aboriginal peoples' perceptions, beliefs and understanding of cancer.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A total of 37 Aboriginal people from various geographical areas within WA with a direct or indirect experience of cancer were interviewed between March 2006 and September 2007. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and coded independently by two researchers. NVivo7 software was used to assist data management and analysis. A social constructionist framework provided a theoretical basis for analysis. Interpretation occurred within the research team with member checking and the involvement of an Aboriginal Reference Group assisting with ensuring validity and reliability.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Outcomes indicated that misunderstanding, fear of death, fatalism, shame, preference for traditional healing, beliefs such as cancer is contagious and other spiritual issues affected their decisions around accessing services. These findings provide important information for health providers who are involved in cancer-related service delivery.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>These underlying beliefs must be specifically addressed to develop appropriate educational, screening and treatment approaches including models of care and support that facilitate better engagement of Indigenous people. Models of care and support that are more culturally-friendly, where health professionals take account of both Indigenous and Western beliefs about health and the relationship between these, and which engage and include Indigenous people need to be developed. Cultural security, removing system barriers and technical/scientific excellence are all important to ensure Indigenous people utilise healthcare to realise the benefits of modern cancer treatments.</p