Utilizing a Community-Based CORE Approach to Foster Occupational Engagement in Individuals with Mental Health Conditions within Rural Communities

“Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness,” which was approximately 51.1 million people in 2019 (National Institute of Mental Health, 2021, para. 1). This is an important issue within the country; however, it is not widely talked about, especially in rural areas. Research has shown that the prevalence of mental health conditions is consistent across urban and rural areas, but the stigma that surrounds mental health conditions is worse within rural communities (Thorne & Ebener, 2020). This has been attributed to the lack of access to resources, lack of knowledge about resources and mental health conditions in general, and lack of specialization of health professionals in these rural communities (Hoeft et al., 2018; Robinson, 2012; Thorne & Ebener, 2020). The definition and classification system for rural settings is difficult, as there is not one common definition (Rural Health Information HUB, 2019). For the purpose of this article, the definition of rural will follow that of the U.S. Census Bureau, which states that any area that is not considered to be an urban area or urban cluster is rural (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020). This means that areas that have a population under 2,500 people will be considered rural, accounting for roughly 19% of the United States’ population, but a majority of the land area (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020)

STEM Librarians and the Future of Scholarly Publishing: Scholarly Communication Concepts that Researchers Need

This narrative reflection describes how five librarians developed a scholarly communication workshop intended for a specific conference with an audience of science researchers, then proceeded to modify it to fulfill different professional development opportunities. We explored themes around open access, the current and future landscape of scholarly publishing, and the decision factors for researchers when choosing a journal to submit papers to. Identifying further venues for the workshop and submitting formal and informal proposals leveraged our knowledge of our own professional associations and what might appeal to those audiences

Metodología para la realización de ensayos de eficacia y curvas de disipación de plaguicidas químicos de uso agrícola en Perú

Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina. Facultad de Agronomía. Departamento Académico de EntomologíaEl proceso de registro de Plaguicidas Químicos de Uso Agrícola (PQUA) para la obtención de un nuevo registro requiere de la presentación, ante la autoridad nacional competente SENASA, de un Dossier Técnico con los requisitos dispuestos por el Manual Técnico Andino (MTA) para tal fin. Dentro de estos requisitos, se presenta el informe técnico de los ensayos de eficacia y los datos de Límite Máximo de Residuos (LMR) y Periodo de Carencia (PC), estos últimos datos pueden ser determinados por estudios de organizaciones internacionales o a través de ensayos de curva de disipación realizados localmente. Por otro lado, para el caso de ampliación de uso o modificación de dosis, no se requiere presentar el Dossier Técnico antes mencionado, pero si se presenta un expediente, con menos requisitos, que también incluye los resultados del informe técnico de ensayos de eficacia y los valores de LMR y PC. El presente trabajo monográfico propone la metodología para la realización de ensayos de eficacia con la finalidad de determinar la eficacia y dosis del producto evaluado, así como la metodología para la realización de ensayos de curva de disipación que nos permite conocer los valore de LMR y PC en nuestras condiciones. Para ello, con base en las normar vigentes del MTA, la Decisión 804 y el Decreto Supremo 001-2015-MINAGRI; se describen los pasos a seguir para la elaboración del protocolo de ensayo de eficacia, las características a considerar del producto, plaga y cultivo evaluado, así como los métodos de evaluación para ambos tipos de ensayos, la elaboración de los informes respectivos y sus resultados.The registration process of Chemical Pesticides for Agricultural Use (PQUA) to obtain a new registration requires the presentation, before the competent national authority SENASA, of a Technical Dossier with the requirementsset forth in the Andean Technical Manual (ATM) for such an end. Within these requirements, the technical report of efficacy trials and the data of the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) and Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) are presented. These last data can be determined by studies of international organizations or through curve tests. degradation done locally. On the other hand, in the case of extension of use or modification of dose, it is not required to present the Technical Dossier, but if a file is presented, with fewer requirements, which also includesthe results of the technical report of efficacy trials and MRL and PHI values. This monographic work proposes the methodology for carrying out efficacy tests to determine the efficacy and dose of the evaluated product, as well as the methodology for carrying out degradation curve tests that allows us to know the MRL and PHI values on ourterms. For this, based on the current regulations of the MTA, Decision 804 and Supreme Decree001-2015- MINAGRI; The steps to follow for the elaboration of the efficacy trial protocol are described, the characteristics to be considered of the product, pest and crop evaluated, as wellas the evaluation methods for both types of trials, the preparation of the necessary reports andtheir results

Health implications of an immigration raid: findings from a Latino community in the midwestern United States.

Immigration raids exemplify the reach of immigration law enforcement into the lives of Latino community members, yet little research characterizes the health effects of these raids. We examined the health implications of an immigration raid that resulted in multiple arrests and deportations and occurred midway through a community survey of a Latino population. We used linear regression following principal axis factoring to examine the influence of raid timing on immigration enforcement stress and self-rated health. We controlled for age, sex, relationship status, years in the county in which the raid occurred, children in the home, and nativity. 325 participants completed the survey before the raid and 151 after. Completing the survey after the raid was associated with higher levels of immigration enforcement stress and lower self-rated health scores. Findings indicate the negative impact of immigration raids on Latino communities. Immigration discussions should include holistic assessments of health.UL1 TR000433 - NCATS NIH HH

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program Annual Report 2014

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program at the University of Sydney Business School focuses on identifying, nurturing and strengthening entrepreneurial communities of learning and practice. This 2014 Annual Report sets out our teaching and research activities and achievements, and shows how our programs such as Remote and Rural Enterprise (RARE), Genesis, and Entrepreneurship Development Network Asia (EDNA) act as catalysts for community and action

Vaccinia virus replication is not affected by APOBEC3 family members

BACKGROUND: The APOBEC3G protein represents a novel innate defense mechanism against retroviral infection. It facilitates the deamination of the cytosine residues in the single stranded cDNA intermediate during early steps of retroviral infection. Most poxvirus genomes are relatively A/T-rich, which may indicate APOBEC3G-induced mutational pressure. In addition, poxviruses replicate exclusively in the cytoplasm where APOBEC3G is located. It was therefore tempting to analyze whether vaccinia virus replication is affected by APOBEC3G. RESULTS: The replication of vaccinia virus, a prototype poxvirus, was not, however, inhibited in APOBEC3G-expressing cells, nor did other members of the APOBEC3 family alter vaccinia virus replication. HIV counteracts APOBEC3G by inducing its degradation. However, Western blot analysis showed that the levels of APOBEC3G protein were not affected by vaccinia virus infection. CONCLUSION: The data indicate that APOBEC3G is not a restriction factor for vaccinia virus replication nor is vaccinia virus able to degrade APOBEC3G

Best Practices for Inclusive Mentoring

This panel discussion will highlight perspectives from faculty mentors and student mentees about how to create and sustain a diverse and inclusive graduate student community at USU. Join us as we talk about structures and practices that meaningfully support graduate student scholars, including strategies for recruitment, retention, and the transition into post-graduate life. Watch the video to see the discussion. Click on the download button for a list of readings and resources.https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/inter_inclusion/1002/thumbnail.jp

What do we know about gestational diabetes mellitus and risk for postpartum depression among ethnically diverse low-income women in the USA?

Many women develop postpartum mental health symptoms, ranging from the maternity blues to clinically diagnosed postpartum depression (PPD). Substantial literature supports an association between depression and type 2 diabetes, but there is limited literature regarding to what extent this relationship pertains to gestational diabetes (GDM) and postpartum depression. Review of the literature regarding GDM and PPD with a particular focus on describing the prevalence of PPD among women who may be at increased risk for GDM, including low-income and ethnic minority groups, was performed. Literature searches were conducted across four databases for studies reporting postpartum mental health outcomes (including postpartum depression, behavioral symptoms, mental disorders, mood, anxiety, quality of life) following a diagnosis of GDM. Studies including subgroups of women with GDM were included if postpartum mental health outcomes were reported. Of the 245 abstracts identified, ten studies were included in the final review. Findings suggest that PPD was high among low-income, ethnic minority women. Additional research is required to understand the complex relationship between GDM and PPD among low-income women, with the ultimate goal of implementing tailored interventions to address their medical and psychiatric needs