Bone Mineral Density at the Distal Radius in Female Collegiate Ice Hockey Athletes

Honorable Mention 2014 Denman Undergraduate Research Forum in HealthBackground: Low bone density in the distal radius has been associated with higher risk for fracture. Research suggests that bone density can be increased through weight-loading the bone via resistance training. In the Ohio State sports nutrition lab, female collegiate hockey players have previously demonstrated low bone mass at the wrist in many players. Because women’s ice hockey is a contact sport, players are subjected to frequent high-impact collisions, increasing their risk of injury. Aim: This protocol was designed to formally monitor the distal radius bone mass of female collegiate hockey players over the course of the season. It was expected that by implementing a program designed to add extra loading to the forearm and wrist over the second half of the 2013-2014 season, we would see a trend to increase BMD at the distal radius from midseason to postseason. Methods: A pre-test/mid-test/post-test design was implemented, with measurements taken in September, December, and March. Dietary intakes were estimated using the Vioscreen computerized Food Frequency, and athletes were measured for serum vitamin D in early January. Bone density was measured prior to beginning the program pre-season, mid-season, and post-season using the GE Lunar iDXA scan. The first half of season did not include any extra weight-loading exercises of the upper extremities to act as a control time period while plan for the second half of season included a higher volume of wrist weight-bearing exercises. Results: Pre-season measures of this athlete cohort demonstrated 33% (6/18) had low bone mass at the wrist. The mid-season wrist measures demonstrated lower densities for many players, with half of the athletes showing decreased bone density at the wrist and 8 players meeting criteria for low bone mass. The post-season wrist measures showed increased bone densities in 9 players, with 4 players maintaining mid-season bone density. However, there were no statistically significant changes in radial BMD across the season when evaluated using repeated measures statistical procedures. Conclusion: Based on the results of this pilot study, more loading of the distal radius may have benefitted players’ bone mass. However, there was likely not enough power to the study due to its short length and the relatively small number of participants.No embargoAcademic Major: Exercise Science Educatio

Social development of Baldwin City, Kansas

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Kansas, Sociology, 1917. ; Includes bibliographical references

Character Education and Students\u27 Moral Development

Schools are constantly challenged to make students better readers and better thinkers, but what about better people? The historical partnership of education and moral development places schools in a significant role. Evolving societal attitudes towards this volatile and politically charged idea as well as a growing diversity of public opinion regarding what and whose values should be taught in schools remains an obstacle. This thesis project discusses the imperative nature of educational activities focused on moral development as part of students’ school experience. It argues that moral development is in the best interest of students for future success in society as much as proficiency in academic core areas. The literature review discusses the history of character education, analyzes the implementation of character education in public schools, demonstrates the benefits of character education for primary students and their parents, and considers the relationship between character education and good citizenship. This project explored the development and study of the successful integration of character education into students\u27 daily routine in a kindergarten classroom. Additionally, student awareness of these traits and class behaviors were also noted. Two specific character traits, responsibility and tolerance, were incorporated, examined, and practiced by eighteen kindergarten students. This four-week study was conducted in a rural school district located in Western New York. Students were given pre and post surveys to assess awareness and understanding of each character trait. Post-study student interviews were conducted to discuss perceptions of the character trait and how they felt they had personally demonstrated each character trait. Informal, anecdotal observations were noted with regard to positive and/or negative demonstrations of the studied character traits seen in the school setting. Conclusions drawn from the data analysis show a direct correlation between character development education and its effect on student behaviors in a school setting for one of the two traits, responsibility. The second character trait, tolerance, according to data gathered, did not show a demonstrated increase through the study time frame

Who do you fear? A Study of Fear of Crime and Risk Perception in Context of the Relationship Between Victim and Perpetrator

The current study aims to clarify the relationship between fear of crime and risk perception, age, gender, direct victimization and indirect victimization. The study also aims to explore how the relationship between victim and perpetrator affect the victim’s fear of crime and risk perception. A survey concerning fear of crime, risk perception, known/unknown perpetrator and earlier victimization was answered by 588 respondents, 397 females and 172 males. The survey was created by the authors of the current study. It was written in Swedish, and emailed to psychology students at the local university. Age and risk perception were significant predictors to fear of crime, which is in line with previous research. The relationship between victim and perpetrator was explored in relation to different crime types, age, gender and earlier victimization

Empreendedorismo de migrantes, práticas de criação de valor e transformação urbana em São Paulo, Brasil

This paper examines the entrepreneurial practices of migrants, including refugees, establishing and operating businesses providing food, hospitality, leisure, tourism and events-related services and experiences. Drawing on empirical data gathered in São Paulo, Brazil, the study conceptualises how migrants create cultural ‘goods’ (encompassing material objects, services and experiences), which have been subjected to valuation processes. The paper considers the practices through which migrants mobilise identities, histories, and culturally-specific knowledge as resources in constructing experiential propositions. Moreover, we distinguish between five sets of practices: objectification of self; aestheticisation of otherness; authentication of place-specific food experiences; constructing hospitality venues as cultural spaces; and vitrine-ing (creating platforms for showcasing migrant talent). We discuss the potential consequences of these practices for migrants, consumers, urban environments and their residents, and identify avenues for future research.Este artículo analiza iniciativas empresariales de migrantes, refugiados incluídos, que son propietarios o gestores de negocios vinculados a la oferta de servicios y experiencias de alimentación, hospitalidad, ocio, turismo y eventos. A partir de recolección de datos en São Paulo (Brasil), el estudio, desde el punto de vista conceptual, aborda las formas a través de las cuales migrantes crean "bienes" culturales (englobando objetos materiales, servicios y experiencias), que fueron sometidos a procesos de valoración. Además, se diferencian cinco conjuntos de prácticas: la objetificaación del yo, la estetización de la alteridad, autenticación de experiencias gastronómicas en lugares específicos, construcción de locales de hospitalidad como espacios culturales y prácticas de vitrinización (creando plataformas para la promoción de talentos de los migrantes). Discutimos posibles consecuencias de estas prácticas para migrantes, consumidores, entornos urbanos y sus residentes, e identificamos caminos para futuras investigaciones.Este artigo analisa práticas de empreendedorismo de migrantes, incluindo refugiados, que são proprietários ou administram negócios vinculados à prestação de serviços e experiências de alimentação, hospitalidade, lazer, turismo e eventos. Baseado em dados empíricos coletados em São Paulo (Brasil), o estudo, do ponto de vista conceitual, aborda as formas através das quais imigrantes criam "bens" culturais (englobando objetos materiais, serviços e experiências), que foram submetidos a processos de valoração. O artigo considera as práticas através das quais migrantes mobilizam identidades, histórias, e conhecimentos culturais específicos como recursos para a construção experiências. Ademais, diferenciamos cinco conjuntos de práticas: a objetificação do eu, a estetização da alteridade, autenticação de experiências gastronômicas em locais específicos, construção de locais de hospitalidade como espaços culturais e práticas de “vitrinização” (criando plataformas para a divulgação de talentos dos migrantes). Discutimos potenciais consequências dessas práticas para migrantes, consumidores, ambientes urbanos e seus residentes, e identificamos caminhos para pesquisas futuras