bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
VARIABILITY AND GENETIC CONTROL OF WINTER WHEAT RESISTANCE TO WINTER
Authors: Mukhordova M. E.
Published: July 2019

Winterhardiness is regarded as a parameter controlled by the activities performed by a large number of genes. In diallel crossbreeding, a researcher has complete combinations of genes that parental varieties possess. The paper analyses additivity and dominance of the crossbreeding population. It allows to assess the contribution made by the main types of gene interactions to parameter expression by decomposing the genotypic variant into a general and specific combination ability. The research aims at exploring the variability of winterhardiness of soft winter wheat and determining the system of genetic determination of this indicator. The experiment was conducted in the experimental field of Siberian Research Institute of Agriculture in Omsk in 2013-2014. The varieties and hybrids of F1 had triple sowing. The area of plant nutrition was 10 x 20 (cm2). The coulisse fallow was forecrop. The authors explored six samples of soft winter wheat and 30 F1 diallel hybrids. They observed reliable differences among genotypes according to “winterhardiness” parameter (P ≤ 0.05). Variability of this parameter is specified by meteorological conditions (95.07%) and determined by means of two-factor dispersion analysis. The authors used Heiman’s figures in order to evaluate and explore the genetic features of winter wheat winterhardiness (relationship between Wr and Vr - covariance and variant) and genetic parameters. The OCS effect was high (P<0.05), therefore, additive genes played an important role in the features heritability. The effect of SCS was high and reliable as well. Positive correlation values (r (2013) = 0.81 and (r (2014) = 0.19) among the average parental values (P) and (Wr + Vr) indicate that their dominance is indirect and recessive genes may increase winterhardiness. The average dominance parameter was higher than 1. This proves the great contribution of nonadditive genes to possessing winterhardiness. Selection of unique genotypes with strong winterhardiness is supposed to occur in older generations of hybrids (F4 - F6). The Zhemchuzhina Povolzhya variety can become a donor in stressful conditions of overwintering (OCS effect is 13.33), in favorable conditions – Fantasia variety (OCS=12.69).
GRAIN QUALITY OF NEW WINTER WHEAT VARIETIES SELECTED BY NORTH-CAUCASUS RESEARCH AGRICULTURAL CENTER
Authors: Galushko N. A. , Komarov N. M. , Sokolenko N. I.
Published: July 2019

The article shows the research on grain quality which was conducted at North- Caucasus Scientific Agricultural Center 2015-2017. The research explored the grain quality of new soft winter wheat varieties. The grain belongs to own selections of soft winter wheat, particularly to Sekletiya, Zernetko 1, Tsaritsa and Liniya 1517. The authors focus on indicating the impact of certain factors on high-quality grain. Batko variety was applied as a standard. The soil of the experimental plot was black soil; the climate was moderate continental. The forecrop was pure steam. Before sowing, the authors applied complex mineral fertilizers dosed N40P60K40; in spring the researchers fertilized them with ammonium nitrate dosed26 kgof ammonium nitrate per hectare. The authors observed positive correlation between nature and flour strength qualities of grain (0,7-0,8); inverse relationship between the value of natural mass and IIR values (-0,79); dough elasticity to dough extensibility (-0,88); and baking absorption parameter (-0,85). Flour strength depends on protein quantity and quality (r = 0.79). The wheat varieties have shown different values of flour strength: Liniya 1517 and Zernetko 1 correspond to good filler (282-294 a.), Sekletiya, Tsaritsa and Batko (standard) correspond to satisfactory improver (312, 332,345 a.). Tsaritsa variety formed gluten of the first group during three years under different temperatures. This indicates the prevalence of protein glutenin fraction and capacity of strong wheat improver. The authors found out high correlation coefficient of sedimentation with the amount of gluten (r = 0.81) was found. The quality of winter wheat grain was affected by the arid conditions of grain loading in 2015 and overwetting in 2017. This prevented the varieties from showing up their capacities.
APPLICATION OF ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL AGRICULTURAL PHYTOCENOSES OF FORAGES IN FIELD FORAGE PRODUCTION IN THE SOUTH OF MIDDLE SIBERIA
Authors: Kadorkina V. F. , Shevtsova M. S.
Published: July 2019

The authors found out that 51.9% of the crop areas are fodder crops, of which 60.3% are perennial grasses, generally older than 6 years of use, 32.6% are annual grasses and 3.9% are maize. The authors used many-years indicators of 2012-2017. Animal husbandry in Khakassia is the main branch of agricultural production, related to creation of a complete feeding basis. The cattle diet contains concentrated and bulky feedstuffs, which energy density should be at least 10 MJ of volume energy (0.80 k. units) in 1 kg of dry substance with crude protein over 14%. According to nutritive and energy value, the crude protein content in hay is 7.65-8.34%, while the available energy is 7.4-8.65 MJ. These parameters correspond to the third class of quality. The climate conditions of Khakassia, the breaches in cultivation technologies, and fodder preparation caused forage low quality and nutritional status. Forage production intensification assumes expansion of species and varieties of perennial and annual agricultural phytocenoses by means of wheatgrass Abakan, Chulymsky; Taskhyl 3 sainfoin; Abakanskaya 3 alfalfa; Stepnyak 1 mound; Abakanskoe kormovoe smut, Sudan grass Tashebinskaya, Turan 2 and Rosinka, that have high biological plasticity, green mass yield and appropriate parameters of nutritive value; improvement of the structure and increase of perennial legumes sowings up to 20 - 25, Sudan grass and smut to 8 - 10%; use of mixed sowings of annual herbs on the basis of legumes. For instance, feed mixtures of Sudan grass and Viki, Sudan grass and fodder beans provide dry substance yield up to 34 - 39 c/ha with digestible protein of 3.0 - 2.0 c/ha.
Prepričavanje diskursa na primjeru osječkoga govora
Authors: Benić Mislav
Published: July 2019

Tema je članka prepričavanje diskursa (upravni i neupravni govor te neke bliske pojave). Autor ukratko izlaže u znatnoj mjeri vlastit pristup prepričavanju diskursa i ilustrira ga opisom toga fenomena u spontanom govoru osoba koje žive u Osijeku, a rođene su u Osijeku ili okolnim mjestima. U uvodu se daju osnovni podaci o predmetu i metodama istraživanja. Drugi dio rada sadrži kratak pregled pristupa prepričavanju diskursa u literaturi. U trećem se dijelu ukratko izlaže autorova koncepcija toga fenomena, a u sljedeća se četiri dijela rada opisuju načini prepričavanja diskursa u osječkom govoru: upravni govor, neupravni govor, priopćaj činjenice i polunavođenje. Slijedi dio u kojem se ukratko prikazuju neke oznake približnosti i skraćivanja originalnoga diskursa pri prepričavanju u osječkom govoru. Na kraju rada je zaključak, u kojem se navode bitniji rezultati.
Napomene o leksemu splav
Authors: Budja Jurica
Published: July 2019

Da bi se očistio put do etimologije imenice splav, autor se dotiče nekoliko njezinih aspekata: pitanja zemljopisnoga razmještaja, pitanja semantike i pitanja roda starih potvrda. Pretresa se i njezina tvorba.
„Brzo al ne prevećˮ
Authors: Kiš Žuvela Sanja , Filippi Maura
Published: July 2019

Prevodeći Lobeov Katekizam glazbe, otac hrvatske glazbene terminologije Franjo Kuhač jasno je zauzeo stav da praktični glazbenik mora poznavati izvorne talijanske glazbene nazive kako bi mogao muzicirati diljem svijeta (1875: X). Međutim, i sâm se ipak okušao u prevođenju (ne samo) talijanskih naziva kako bi čitatelju, odnosno učeniku omogućio njihovo razumijevanje, a njegov su uzor slijedili i drugi autori instruktivne literature. Analizom specijaliziranoga korpusa s područja glazbene umjetnosti autorice su odredile neke posebnosti prijevoda talijanskih oznaka za način izvođenja glazbe na hrvatski jezik, značenjskih aspekata tih prijevoda te posljedica odstupanja od izvornika na razumijevanje glazbe.
“Modulate! modulate! modulate! but do not change the key.”
Authors: Komatović Nikola
Published: July 2019

U povijesnim izvorima postoji anegdota o satu orguljaške improvizacije koji je 1880- tih godina mladi Claude Debussy (1862. – 1918.) pohađao kod tada već renomiranoga skladatelja i orguljaša Césara Francka (1822. – 1890.). Prema svjedočenjima, Franck je mladomu i samouvjerenomu studentu uporno ponavljao (cit.): „Moduliraj! Moduliraj! Moduliraj!ˮ, što je Debussy uporno odbijao jer se (parafr.) „osjećao najbolje upravo u polaznome tonalitetuˮ. Naravno, među pripadnicima dviju različitih generacija došlo je do izvjesnoga nesporazuma, no postavlja se pitanje je li on bio stilsko-estetske ili samo terminološke prirode? 526 Rasprave 44/2 (2018.) str. 517–526 U današnje vrijeme pojam modulacija nedvosmisleno se izjednačava s promjenom tonaliteta. Međutim, u francuskoj teorijskoj literaturi 19. stoljeća (kao i u tadašnjoj europskoj literaturi općenito) taj je termin prošao značajan razvojni put, pri čemu se (u skladu s ranijim diskusijama iz vremena prosvjetiteljstva) najprije najčešće sagledavao znatno šire, kao način tonalnoga ostvarivanja (npr. u knjigama Fétisa i de Momignyja ), prije nego što je počeo dobivati suvremene paradigmatske pretpostavke (npr. u „Udžbeniku kompozicijeˮ Antona Reicha). Međutim, čak i kad je modulacija postala sinonim za promjenu tonalnoga centra, pojedini teoretičari mlađe generacije nastavili su insistirati na tome da ona može imati i šire značenje („Traktat o harmonijiˮ Napoleona Henrija Rebera). U ovom je radu predočeno na koji se način odvijao paradigmatski razvoj pojma modulacija te kako različite suvremene kategorizacije promjene tonaliteta zapravo vuku korijene iz ranijih značenja toga pojma. Stoga se, između ostaloga, pokušalo zaključiti i je li nesporazum s početka teksta odražavao estetski ili puki teorijsko-terminološki procijep u razumijevanju između kompozitora školovanoga u prvoj polovici 19. stoljeća nasuprot njegovu kolegi nekoliko stoljeća poslije.
Orientalism and New musicology
Authors: Nikolić Sanela
Published: July 2019

The aim of this paper is to outline the history of the concept of Orientalism in the field of New musicology and to point out that musicological discussions of Orientalism significantly changed disciplinary profile of musicology in the direction of interdisciplinary or contextual musicology. The area of Postcolonial studies has been recognized by New musicology as a possible starting point for theorizing the new issues related to the questions of music, race, ethnic and national otherness, and European colonialism. In 1991, with the publication of Ralph P. Locke’s text “Constructing the Oriental ‘Other’: Saint-Saëns’s Samson et Dalila” in Cambridge Opera Journal, the musicological research of the European professional music tradition from the aspects of postcolonial theories has been institutionalized and the concept of Orientalism has been introduced into the field of research objects of musicology. What is present as the common aspects of all musicological studies that address the issue of musical representations of the Orient are interdisciplinarity and contextuality. Contrary to the reduction of the complex Western European music practices to the idea of an autonomous work of music devoted to an aesthetic enjoyment, postcolonial musicology proposed poststructuralist analytical models of text and discourse and affirm the interest in the context of work of music. In that manner, musicology has been updated as a discipline that autocritically approaches Western European professional music practice by seeing it/ self as only one of the possible historical formations of culture/knowledge in which there are visible clusters, conflicts, and aspirations to present (Western) European capitalist patriarchal politics as a universal economic, political and cultural power.
Planning a multilingual database of higher education terminology
Authors: B. Papp Eszter , Fóris Ágota
Published: July 2019

The paper aims to study European and Hungarian organisations and institutions that are related to the terminology of education. Then we analyse glossaries, dictionaries and databases that can be found online at the webpages of UNESCO and the European Union, and also those that contain education terminology in Hungarian (online and offline). Finally, we are going to introduce our planned database. The terminology of education is a key area at the national level and in the context of the European Union equally. There are existing word lists, glossaries and dictionaries in certain languages that contain the terminology of education in one or more languages. Our aim is to design and prepare a multilingual terminology database in the field of education terminology. The languages we plan to work with are Hungarian, English, and the official languages (Romanian, Slovak, Ukrainian, Croatian, German, Serbian, Slovenian) of the territories in the neighbouring countries where there is a substantial Hungarian minority, who attend school either in the official language of that country or in Hungarian.
Problemi frazeološkog nazivlja
Authors: Parizoska Jelena , Stanojević Mateusz-Milan
Published: July 2019

Cilj je ovoga rada dati sveobuhvatan pregled naziva koji se upotrebljavaju u frazeološkim istraživanjima na ruskome, hrvatskome, engleskome i njemačkome jeziku. Opisujemo uporabu naziva u tim jezicima s obzirom na različite jezikoslovne tradicije, različite teorijske i metodološke pristupe ustaljenim višečlanim leksičkim jedinicama te definicije i klasifikacije jedinica koje se smatraju dijelom frazeologije. U radu pokazujemo da odabir i uporaba specifičnih naziva ovisi o jezikoslovnim tradicijama, teorijskom pristupu i jeziku objavljivanja. Tako se isti naziv upotrebljava za različite vrste jedinica, ali se i jednako definirane jedinice opisuju različitim nazivima. Ta varijacija pokazuje da je nazivlje u frazeologiji podložno istim zakonitostima kao i nazivlje u drugim (nelingvističkim) disciplinama.
Is that a new language coming?
Authors: Crnjanski Nataša
Published: July 2019

Music semiotics is a branch of music theory that has been particularly developing since the 1960s. As semiotics moved from general linguistics, structuralism and theory of communication to cognitive and psychological linguistics, as sources of understanding music cognition – that is, as it moved from “hard” to “soft” semiotics as Agawu calls them (1999: 154) – its vocabulary became strongly metaphoric and complex. At the same time, there was no strict convention concerning the usage of the vocabulary in question.
In this paper, I will focus on some important interrelated issues of music semiotics vocabulary, such as the concept of meaning, and all rhetorical variations regarding this term in music. Special attention will be given to explanation of terminological issues of the two most prominent “languages” of music semiotics, that of Robert Hatten and Eero Tarasti.
Early music and terminological resurgence
Authors: Rousseau Delphine-Anne
Published: July 2019

Research on historical terminology is a key step to understanding a specialised language and its evolution, and to getting to the core of a historical discipline in context. This type of research is particularly of interest in fields like Early music, especially as early-music specialists have to use and master the proper terminology for the music they specialise in and that is very often different from the terminology traditionally used in music, and as they have to be able to communicate efficiently with specialists from other fields. In this paper, the author will present an ongoing doctoral research project on the music terminology in use in France and in England during the second half of the 17th century and its evolution through time, the methodology being used and some methodological issues, as well as present a few examples illustrating the author’s work.
Areal-linguistic approach to the diversity of the generic term for ‘music’ in the world’s languages
Authors: Yurayong Chingduang
Published: July 2019

This study uses an areal-linguistic approach to investigate etymologies and to illustrate the geographical distribution of generic terms for ‘music’ in 263 languages from around the world. Of main interest is the issue of borrowing, wherein words spread from certain source languages that are culturally dominant in specific areas. In the present study, six source languages with generic terms for ‘music’ in six musical areas are defined. In addition to these areas, there are also languages that do not borrow, but instead keep or invent native terms for ‘music’. This shows the variation among the different degrees of positive and negative attitudes by language authorities toward internationalism and influence from certain cultural centres in the area, which are reflected in the diversity of the general terms for ‘music’.
Occidental musical terms in Thai
Authors: Domrongchareon Komtham
Published: July 2019

Occidental music has been present in Thailand since the sixteenth century as a result of diplomatic exchanges and international relationships with missionaries. Today, Thai people use Occidental musical terms that were widely studied and translated during the twentieth century. These equivalents have been incorporated into Thai in three principal ways: transliteration, translation and coinage. Problems arise with terms that refer back to English; with newly coined terms adapted without regard to their historical context and their origins; and with terms based on Pali or Sanskrit lexical elements, rendering them incomprehensible.
Glazbeno nazivlje u hrvatskim dopreporodnim rječnicima
Authors: Horvat Marijana
Published: July 2019

U radu se istražuju primjeri glazbenoga nazivlja u dopreporodnim rječnicima s obzirom na njihova jezična obilježja, prije svega s obzirom na fonološka i tvorbena svojstva odabranih potvrda. Također su predmet analize podrijetlo naziva i načini prilagodbe stranih naziva, potvrđenost određenih naziva i njihov status u jeziku pisaca (na temelju usporedbi s pojavnicama koje donosi Rječnik hrvatskoga ili srpskoga jezika JAZU), višeznačnost riječi općega leksika i prijenos značenja, odnosno terminološka funkcija riječi općega leksika u određenim kontekstima (npr. udarati u egede). Istraživanjem su obuhvaćeni ovi rječnici: Dictionarium quinque nobilissimarum Europae linguarum, latinae, italicae, germanicae, dalmaticae et ungaricae (1595.) Fausta Vrančića, Blago jezika slovinskoga (1649./1651.) Jakova Mikalje, rukopisni rječnik Vocabolario di tre nobilissimi linguaggi, italiano, illirico e latino (kraj 17. i početak 18. st.) Ivana Tanzlinghera Zanottija, Dizionario italiano, latino, illirico (1728.) Ardelija Della Belle, Svašta po malo iliti kratko složenje imena i riči u ilirski i njemački jezik (1761.) Blaža Tadijanovića i Ričoslovnik (Vocabolario – Wörterbuch) illiričkoga, italijanskoga i nimačkoga jezika (1803.) Josipa Voltića te u posebnom poglavlju rječnik Adama Patačića Dictionarium Latino-Illyricum et Germanicum (između 1772. i 1779.).
Ovim se radom nastojalo pridonijeti dosadašnjim spoznajama o razvoju hrvatskoga glazbenog nazivlja, kao i utvrđivanju zaključaka o kontinuitetu hrvatskoga dopreporodnog glazbenog nazivlja.
Hubungan Inisiasi Menyusu Dini Dengan Pemberian Asi Ekslusif Pada Bayi
Authors: Mawaddah Sofia
Published: July 2019

Latar belakang: Angka Kematian Bayi (AKB) merupakan salah satu indikator penting dalam menentukan tingkat kesehatan masyarakat. Menurut Bappenas (2015), faktor penyebab utama kematian bayi di Indonesia adalah kematian neonatal sebesar 46,2 %, diare sebesar 15,0 %, pneumonia sebesar 12,7 %  dan status kesehatan bayi 17,8%. Untuk menekan angka kematian bayi, salah satunya adalah dengan Inisiasi Menyusu Dini (IMD) dan dilanjutkan dengan pemberian ASI secara eksklusif sampai bayi berusia 6 bulan. Profil kesehatan Kalimantan Tengah tahun 2015 masih sekitar 27,58% bayi yang mendapatkan Asi Ekslusif. Profil Kabupaten Katingan tahun 2016 tercatat 15,84% bayi  (profil kesehatan kab.Katingan 2016). Tujuan: mengetahui hubungan inisiasi menyusu dini dengan keberhasilan pemberian Asi Ekslusif. Metode Penelitian: Cross sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel : nonprobability sampling jenisnya puposive sampling  yaitu 50 sampel serta menggunakan uji Chi-Squere. Hasil: Uji statistik didapatkan nilai p = 0,001. Hal ini menunjukkan terdapat hubungan antara variabel IMD (Inisisasi Menyusu Dini) dengan Pemberian Asi Eksklusif (p<0,05).Nilai OR 9,17  (95%CT) menunjukkan bahwa responden yang tidak diberikan inisiasi menyusu dini  9,17 kali lebih beresiko tidak mendapatkan asi eksklusif dibandingkaan dengan responden yang dilakukan inisiasi menyusu dini. Kesimpulan: Terdapat Hubungan antara Inisiasi Menyusu Dini dengan Keberhasilan Pemberian Asi Ekslusif pada bayi 0-6 bulan.
Hubungan Senam Hamil Dengan Detak Jantung Janin Pada Ibu Hamil Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Kereng Bangkirai Kota Palangkaraya
Authors: Bigan Eline Charla Sabatina
Published: July 2019

Latar Belakang: Senam hamil merupakan salah satu usaha menjaga kesehatan ibu hamil dan janin, jika ibu hamil rutin melakukan senam hamil secara teratur akan mempengaruhi peningkatan hormon dan sistem saraf otonom yang mempengaruhi detak jantung janin pada ibu hamil. Kegiatan senam hamil juga memberikan efek yang baik bagi sistem kardiovaskular dengan senan hamil ibu memberikan respon yang baik bagi janin. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan senam hamil dengan detak jantung  janin pada ibu hamil yang melakukan senam hamil. Mengetahui rerata detak jantung janin pada ibu senam hamil dan yang tidak senam hamil. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan Analitik Observasional dengan desain Kohort yaitu penelitian epidemiologis non-eksperimental. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 32 ibu hamil yang dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok yaitu 16 ibu hamil mengikuti senam hamil dan 16 ibu hamil tidak mengikuti senam hamil. Hasil: Berdasarkan hasil dari uji T test didapatkan hasil bahwa nilai p-value 0,000 (< 0,05) dan rata- rata detak jantung janin pada kelompok ibu hamil yang mengikuti senam hamil yaitu 144,94 dan rata- rata detak jantung janin pada kelompok ibu hamil yang tidak mengikuti senam hamil yaitu 157,56. Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan ada hubungan senam hamil dengan detak jantung janin pada ibu hamil yang melakukan senam hamil. Ada perbedaan detak jantung janin pada ibu hamil yang mengikuti senam hamil dan ibu hamil yang tidak mengikuti senam hamil.
Worksite Wellness
Authors: Anenson, Jr. Larry W. , Brunt Ardith , Terbizan Donna , Christensen Bryan
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this 38-week, quasi-experimental study was to determine the effectiveness of one weekly e-mail health (e-health) message that utilized the World Health Organization’s seven dimensions of wellness. Employees from a large Midwestern city were recruited and divided into two groups based on their desire to receive additional health information. The participants in each group were then randomly assigned to receive basic or detailed e-health messages. The basic e-health message consisted of an e-mail with health tips for the specific topic; whereas the detailed message included the basic message plus links to games, surveys, and websites to supplement the basic message. Those lacking an e-mail address comprised the control group, and did not receive any e-health messages. A total of 46 employees completed both assessments and comprised the analytic sample. Systolic blood pressure significantly decreased in unmotivated participants receiving the detailed messages (-2.1 mmHg, p=0.04). Across all groups, at-risk participants (blood pressure ? 140/90 mm/Hg or body mass index ? 25 kg/m2) showed greatest improvement with significant drops in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Detailed ehealth messages may be an effective approach to assist employees who are at-risk for chronic disease.
Point-of-Purchase Alcohol Ads in One Low-Income Community in Central California
Authors: Garcia Gabriel James M. , Glik Deborah C. , Prelip Michael , Myerson Amy
Published: July 2019

This study explores the occurrence of point-of-purchase (POP) alcohol ads in one low-income community Central California, identifies their target audience and themes, and obtains their perspective on how the ads influence women’s alcohol consumption. Methods included observation of POP alcohol ads in local supermarket and convenience stores that sell alcohol products, content analysis of a selection of these POP alcohol ads, and focus group discussions with young women who are mostly in their twenties from both Latina and non-Latina backgrounds. A total of 2,021 POP alcohol ads were observed in 164 retail establishments that sell alcohol. Of these ads, we took photos of 64 different ads for content analysis. Our content analysis indicated that most POP alcohol poster ads appealed both to men and women, with themes mainly related to sex and sports. Focus group interviews indicated that sex and sports-themed alcohol ads, coupled with the presence of peers and family members that drink alcohol, are influential in women’s decisions to drink. The influence of alcohol ads on norms regarding alcohol consumption warrant stronger anti-alcohol policies, such as the banning alcohol ads in places frequented by minors, and the implementation of anti-alcohol marketing campaigns with a health consequences focus.
Results of a School-Based Obesity Prevention Program Targeting Early Childhood Students
Authors: Bryars Tracy , Mouttapa Michele , McMahan Shari , Tanjasiri Sora Park
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this study was to determine whether early childhood students who participated in the Healthy for Life/PE4ME program experienced significant changes in their age-adjusted body mass index (BMI) percentiles, obesity-related behaviors, and identification of healthy foods and physical activities. The school-based program included nutrition education and physical activity components implemented by the teacher and program dietitian. Participants were 356 children and their parents, in17 Southern California schools with a high percentage of ethnically diverse, low income students. Parents completed a survey assessing their children’s demographics; family medical history; and obesity-related lifestyle behaviors; at pre-test and post-test. Students completed a picture scale activity to assess their ability to identify healthy versus. unhealthy foods and active vs. less active physical activities. BMI percentiles significantly decreased among children who were overweight or obese at pre-test; they also significantly decreased their junk food consumption (e.g., soda, Cheetos©). Obese children at pre-test significantly decreased their consumption of whole milk and increased their consumption of low-fat milk. Normal weight children significantly increased their consumption of milk and their physical activity. These findings provide preliminary evidence that the Healthy for Life/PE4ME program may be effective in reducing the childhood obesity trend in Orange County preschool children.
Nutrition Knowledge and Self-Efficacy among Classroom Teachers from a Large Urban School District in Los Angeles County
Authors: Kinsler Janni , Slusser Wendelin , Erausquin Jennifer Toller , Thai Chan Le , Prelip Michael
Published: July 2019

Purpose: School teachers play a critical role in providing nutrition information to students. Yet, in order for teachers to be a valuable source of nutrition information, they must be equipped with adequate knowledge to be able to convey accurate information to students. The purpose of this study was to assess nutrition-related knowledge and self-efficacy of teachers from a large urban school district in Los Angeles County. Methods: Using a convenience sample, 59 teachers from six elementary schools completed a one time only questionnaire assessing knowledge of food groups and self-efficacy to implement nutrition activities in the classroom. Differences in teachers’ responses to questions on knowledge and self-efficacy by demographics were also assessed. Results: The overall mean nutrition knowledge and self-efficacy scores were 50.4% and 71.4% respectively. Differences in nutrition knowledge and self-efficacy by demographic characteristics were observed. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that teachers in our sample did not have adequate levels of nutrition knowledge, and may not have possessed the necessary skills to effectively deliver nutrition education to their students. Current efforts to train and educate teachers on nutrition are perhaps falling short of the level needed to effect change in students’ dietary behaviors.
Ethnic and Immigration Status Differences on Child Indicators of Health for European Americans and Latinos
Authors: Granillo Christina M. , Chavez David V. , Garcia Donna M. , Campbell Kelly
Published: July 2019

This study examined the possibility that ethnicity and immigration status were both related to perceived health and Body Mass Index (BMI) for Latino and European American children. Social identity and comparison theories were used to frame the investigation. A secondary data set comprised of Southern California parents was used for this study. A sample of 165 European American and 152 Latino parents were selected at random and completed a telephone interview about their children’s health. Compared to European Americans, Latino caregivers reported poorer general health and higher BMI for their children. Latino children who had a U.S. citizen caregiver reported better health than did Latino children whose caregiver was not a citizen. Our findings add to the literature on differences in health between European American and Latino children living in the USA and highlight how perceptions of children’s health may differ based on the ethnicity and citizenship status of the caregiver.
Community Profiles
Authors: Henderson Melissa A. , Sanchez Zoila C. , Koegel Kevin A. , Zawacki Lua , Martinez Griselda , Ingram Maia
Published: July 2019

Purpose: Latinos in the US experience health disparities in obesity and related disease outcomes. There is national recognition that modifiable risk factors are influenced by the places that people work, live and play. Latinos are more likely to live in areas with limited access to affordable healthy food and recreational facilities. Design: This paper describes the development and use of neighborhood profiles as a tool for (1) assessing neighborhood built environments and (2) planning for neighborhood-based efforts focused on systems and environmental change. Our neighborhood profiles united four diverse data sources: secondary data, observational assessments, neighborhood connector interviews and resident surveys. Subjects: Twelve mostly urban, largely Latino neighborhoods of high economic disparity in Pima County, Arizona were included. Analysis: Secondary data was analyzed to describe sociodemographic characteristics of neighborhoods, while observational assessments were used to quantify and qualify aspects of the built environment. Neighborhood surveys and connector interviews were analyzed using frequency distributions and content analysis. Results: Neighborhoods varied in healthy food availability and physical activity infrastructure. Overall, residents indicated that community gardens and healthy food options in local stores are priorities. Conclusion: Neighborhood profiles demonstrated potential as an evaluation and community-planning tool to assist communities to create healthy environments.
Development and Pilot Testing of Active Kids
Authors: Wiersma Lenny D. , Rubin Daniela A.
Published: July 2019

Purpose: Physical activity (PA) in children is associated with decreased obesity and risk for preventable diseases. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of a twice weekly, 15-week gamesbased afterschool PA intervention at a local park for Hispanic youth. Methods: Pedometers and heart rate (HR) monitors were used to assess PA duration and intensity. Pre- and posttest measures of body mass, waist circumference, skinfolds, cardiovascular fitness, and blood pressure were compared on 18 participants (11 girls, 7 boys, ages 8-11, 45% overweight) who attended the program at least 65% of the sessions. Results: The program provided a mean of 29 minutes of PA of moderate to vigorous intensity (HR > 130 beats/min) each session, averaging 2,043 - 3,370 steps per session. Participants displayed significantly improved cardiovascular fitness pretest to posttest. Over time, body mass index and body mass increased significantly; however, the proportion of overweight youth did not change. There were no significant changes in skinfold thickness, waist circumference, or blood pressure. Conclusion: A community PA intervention with a games-based curriculum meeting twice weekly has the potential to improve cardiovascular fitness, providing benefits of PA consistent with public health recommendations.
Physical Activity in Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Authors: Rubin Daniela A. , Mouttapa Michele , Weiss Jie Wu , Barrera-Ng Angelica
Published: July 2019

Background. Physical activity (PA) is vital for the management of weight among those with Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS). However, little is known about characteristics of PA in individuals with PWS. Objective/Hypothesis. To assess from the parent’s perspective, PA levels among individuals with PWS, their preferences for specific activities, and perceived benefits, barriers, and resources needed to participate in PA. Methods. Participants were 90 parents and caregivers of a child with PWS, predominantly in California. Survey questions included their child’s participation in different PAs, perceived benefits and barriers to enrolling their child in a PA program, and perceived needs to facilitate their child being physically active. Results. Walking was the predominant PA, representing 66% of the activity time across all age groups. Children 10-17 years old engaged in more moderate intensity PA per week than children 5-10 years old. Children 5-10 years old engaged in more vigorous PA than those 18+ years old. Parents reported that they would be encouraged to enroll their child in a PA program if it would improve their children’s motor skills and balance (78.2%) as well as stamina and strength (74.4%). Time commitment and travel were most common barriers. Less financial constraints (70.1%) and having more time (54.7%) were listed as needs. Conclusions. Similar to individuals without PWS, vigorous PA declines with age. It is recommended that caregivers and health care providers emphasize the role of vigorous and bone-strengthening PA as children with PWS approach adolescence.
Review of Leone, J. (2012). Concepts in male health: Perspectives across the lifespan.
Authors: Rovito Michael J.
Published: July 2019

Review of Leone, J. (2012). Concepts in male health: Perspectives across the lifespan.
Differences in Physical Activity Participation between University Employees With and Without a Worksite Health Promotion Program
Authors: Leininger Lisa J. , Harris Debra , Tracz Susan , Marshall James E.
Published: July 2019

The purpose of this study was to assess differences in physical activity (PA) among university employees with and without a formal health promotion program. Three state university campuses without health promotion programs and four campuses with a program participated in this study. PA participation was assessed via survey to all campus employees. PA was compared for those with (n=426) and without a program (n=371). The results indicated that there was no significant difference (p>.05) in the amount of vigorous PA days per week between those with (M=1.87 ± 2.29) and without a program (M=1.6 ± 1.87).There was no significant difference (p>.05) in the amount of moderate PA days per week between those with (M= 2.18 ± 2.43) and without a program (M= 1.88 ± 2.03). There were significant differences (p
Factors Influencing the Intention of Getting the HPV Vaccine among College Women
Authors: Geshnizjani Alireza , Jozkowski Kristen N. , Middlestadt Susan E.
Published: July 2019

Purpose: Although at high risk for contracting HPV, less than half of college women have been vaccinated. The purpose of the current study was to examine underlying factors influencing college women’s intention to get the HPV vaccine using the Reasoned Action Approach (RAA). Methods: Data were collected from two different samples of college women at a large Mid-west university via two phases. In Phase 1, a salient-belief elicitation survey based on the RAA was utilized to collect quantitative and qualitative data from 43 college women. Phase 1 data were then utilized to create a quantitative closed-ended instrument, which was administered to a large sample (n=279) of female college students in Phase 2. Results: Results indicated that the perceived consequences of getting the vaccine, such as protection against HPV and cervical cancer, were primary determinants influencing intention to get the HPV vaccine. Participants perceived healthcare providers and mothers as salient referents influencing their vaccination decisions. Attitude towards the act and perceived norm were the major predictors of intention to get a vaccine. Conclusions: Results suggest the importance of attitudes and perceived norms (especially mothers and healthcare providers) in predicting intention to get the HPV vaccine. Utilizing theory-based approaches to design interventions may be beneficial to increase vaccination rates among college women. Such interventions could focus on the attitudes and perceived norms of college students’ regarding getting the HPV vaccine.
Is it Real? Qualitative Framing Analyses of the Depiction of Fibromyalgia in Newspapers and Health Websites
Authors: Rodgers Joy L. , Ramos Mari L. Zapata
Published: July 2019

Purpose: This two-phase project employed qualitative framing analyses to explore how fibromyalgia has been framed in some of the top sources of U.S. health information and how these sources address treatments related to fibromyalgia. Methods: Phase 1 of the project examined 95 stories and articles published between January 1, 2007, and October 15, 2010, in eight elite U.S. newspapers and five mosttrafficked health websites to determine the dominant framing of fibromyalgia in each source. Phase 2 analyzed 146 stories and articles published between January 1, 2007, and May 15, 2013, in 15 topcirculation U.S. daily print and online newspapers and five popular health websites. Phase 2 was conducted to examine changes in the dominant framing of fibromyalgia since Phase 1, and identify new frames in the ongoing debate about whether fibromyalgia is a medical or mental condition. Results: Project findings suggest a lessening in the debate insofar as the overall media representation shifted from a depiction of fibromyalgia as a mental to a medical condition. Moreover, changes found between the two phases in the identification of the frames demonstrate the evolving public discussion surrounding fibromyalgia amid FDA approval of drugs specifically for the treatment of the condition. Conclusion: Thus, the marketing of fibromyalgia-specific drugs may be a factor contributing to the legitimization of the controversial condition.
Can Preschoolers be Health Messengers to Promote Breast Health among Chinese Americans?
Authors: Sun Angela C. , Kessell Eric R. , Tsoh Janice Y. , Chan Joanne , Chang Joyce
Published: July 2019

Women’s limited knowledge about breast cancer screening (BCS), combined with differences in Eastern and Western disease prevention concepts, may contribute to late-stage breast cancer diagnosis among minorities. Children can be conduits of knowledge transfer to adults. This pilot study tested the use of a culturally-tailored theatrical preschool performance in increasing Chinese American women’s knowledge of BCS guidelines. Chinese preschool children relayed BCS guidelines through a culturally-tailored theatrical performance. Data were collected from 177 Chinese American women (84% foreign-born) who completed pre- and post-performance surveys. Findings suggested that promoting BCS guidelines through a culturally-tailored preschool theatrical performance significantly increased participants’ knowledge of the guidelines. Interventions involving young children as change agents to deliver simple health messages such as BCS guidelines are feasible and promising to increase knowledge and desired behavioral change within the target population. Further empirical investigations are warranted in larger randomized controlled trials.
Ethnic Differences in Perceptions of Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Van Liew Charles , Wooldridge Jennalee S. , Kothari Dhwani J. , Cronan Terry A.
Published: July 2019

Purpose: To examine ethnic differences in ratings of 1) condition severity, 2) need for medical assistance, and 3) likelihood of hiring a Healthcare Advocate (HCA) for an ill, elderly parent as a function of 1) parent’s cognitive state (Alzheimer’s disease [AD] or cognitively healthy), 2) parent’s physical malady (hip fracture or heart attack), and 3) distance (near or far from the parent), with an emphasis on the interaction between ethnicity and cognitive state. Method: Nine-hundred-seventy-four individuals who identified as White, Black, Hispanic, or Asian/Pacific Islander read a hypothetical vignette about an older man. The man’s physical malady (heart attack or hip fracture), cognitive state (AD or no AD), and physical distance from a close family member were manipulated in the vignette. Participants rated the severity of the medical condition and their likelihood of hiring an HCA. Results: Black and Asian/Pacific Islander participants did not differ from White participants on any outcomes. Unlike White participants, Hispanic participants did not rate the older man’s condition as more severe and were not more likely to seek assistance when he had AD than when he was cognitively healthy. Conclusion: Ethnic differences in perceptions of AD may be less extensive than previously thought. The medical severity of AD did not appear to be recognized among the Hispanic participants in our sample, suggesting that culturallysensitive AD education may be particularly important in this subgroup.
Exercise Training with Fitness Zone Equipment in Sedentary Hispanic Women
Authors: Nguyen Caroline H. , Raney Marcella A.
Published: July 2019

Background and Purpose: Limited access to physical activity resources contributes to elevated prevalence of obesity in Hispanic women living in low-income urban Los Angeles neighborhoods. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the benefits of training with fitness zone equipment recently made available in public parks. Methods: Six overweight, sedentary Hispanic women completed a 6-week combined resistance and cardiorespiratory training program. General health, muscular fitness (repetitions-to-fatigue), and cardiorespiratory fitness (one-mile walk), were assessed pre- and post-training. Results: Training significantly decreased weight (- 3.5±0.5 lbs.), body fat percentage (-2.1±0.9%), waist circumference (-1.3±0.2 cm), and increased muscular endurance repetitions (squats: 23.4±8.2, push-ups: 12.8±1.8, curl-ups: 13.0±3.3, leg presses: 62.7±15.5, right leg extensions: 18.2±5.6, left leg extensions: 18.5±5.6, chest presses: 20.8±5.4, lateral pull downs: 15.8±3.8, and vertical presses: 5.6±1.2 reps); p < 0.05. No change in VO2max was detected; p > 0.05. Conclusion: Fitness zone training, for which equipment is freely available at parks, may lead to health and fitness benefits for sedentary women in the initial stages of a weight loss program. Additional muscular strength, cardiorespiratory endurance, and associated health benefits are limited due to the mechanical design and nonadjustable nature of the outdoor equipment.
Pilot Study of Skin Cancer Risk Reduction Behaviors, Cancer Communication, and Skin Cancer Beliefs in Hispanics
Authors: Torres Salina M. , Ramos Marcel , Leverence Robert , Bowen Deborah , Berwick Marianne , Hay Jennifer
Published: July 2019

Purpose: Given rising rates of deadly melanoma skin cancer in Hispanics, the study objective was to examine skin cancer-related risk reduction behaviors and beliefs to dictate content for culturally targeted skin cancer prevention strategies for Hispanics. Methods/Data Source: An anonymous survey was administered to waiting room volunteers in a primary care facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico to assess skin cancer risk reduction behaviors, screening, cancer information seeking and communication, as well as skin cancer beliefs in Hispanics (n=48) and Non-Hispanic Whites (n=36). Results: We found lower levels of sun protection clothing use among Hispanics compared to Non-Hispanic Whites, but comparable use of sunscreen and shade-seeking among these groups. Hispanic ethnicity was the most important predictor of skin cancer misconceptions, with skin cancer information overload and misconceptions reported more often in Hispanics. Conclusions: This study demonstrates the need for culturally relevant information for ethnic minority populations such as Hispanics who have shown an increased risk of presenting with later stage, more aggressive melanoma skin cancer.
Participants’ Perspectives of a Culturally Competent Diabetes Education for Hispanic/Latinos
Authors: Purcell Ninfa P. , González y González Elsa , Del Carmen Garcia Higuera Maria , Jimenez Natalia
Published: July 2019

Background: ¡Si, Yo Puedo Controlar Mi Diabetes! (Sí, Yo Puedo) is a culturally appropriate diabetes self-management education program targeting underserved Hispanic/Latinos. Purpose: The purpose of this article is to report on our post-test focus group observations that elaborate upon quantitative evaluation results that are published elsewhere. Methods: Following a seven-week intervention, we conducted seven focus groups to capture participants’ perspectives about managing their diabetes before and after participating in classes. These sessions were held during a one-month post-intervention (reunion) session. Results: Participants were mostly female (77%; N=34) with a mean age of 58.8 years. Perceived improvements in eating habits, blood glucose testing, and physical activity were among the positive outcomes of attending the program. Barriers to diabetes self-management included struggles changing lifestyle habits, accepting disease diagnosis, and financial issues. Despite these concerns, participants found Sí, Yo Puedo to be beneficial, especially with psychosocial support. “Not feeling alone” was a prevailing sentiment expressed by participants. Conclusions: Overall, participants indicated the program was relevant to their needs. This study suggests that Sí, Yo Puedo is an effective program to reach Hispanic/Latinos and improve their health outcomes.
WIC Participants’ Perceived Behavioral Control, Attitudes Toward, and Factors Influencing Behavioral Intentions to Redeeming Cash-Value Vouchers at Certified Farmers Markets
Authors: McDonnell Leslie , Morris Michelle Neyman , Holland Julie
Published: July 2019

Background: The California Supplement Nutrition Program Women, Infants and Children (WIC) offer a Cash-Value (CV) voucher for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables that can be used at Certified Farmers’ Markets (CFM). Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with redeeming WIC CV vouchers at (CFM) among English and Spanish speakers. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study; in which Theory of Planned Behavior constructs were included in a self-report survey. Data were collected from women (n=252) at three rural northern California WIC clinics for two weeks. Results: Proportionately more Spanish speakers had greater perceived behavioral control for redeeming CV vouchers at CFM. Not enough variety of produce offered (p