cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
The Relationship between the Source of Protein Intake and Obesity Risk in Children
Creators: name: Stuhrman, Grace
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2015

description: Background: Previous research has reported a relationship between high protein intake (>15% of energy) during early childhood and an increased risk of obesity later in life. However, few studies have investigated this relationship during middle childhood to early adolescence or examined the effects of different sources of protein.
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the source of protein intake (animal vs. plant) and body mass index (BMI) in children between the ages 6-14 years.
Participants/setting: 285 healthy 6-14 year old (male n=154) Caucasian and African American (n=171) children from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania completed a food frequency questionnaire.
Main outcome measures: Median protein intake (grams) by total, animal, and plant protein and BMI-for-age classification.
Statistical analysis: The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to evaluate differences in median protein intake (grams) by weight classification (normal weight [BMI 5th%ile to <85th%ile], overweight [BMI 85th%tile to <95th%tile], obese [BMI >95th%tile]). Correlation statistics were also conducted to examine the relationship between protein intake and BMI.
Results: The population used in the data analysis included 285 children/early adolescents (median age 9.8 ñ 2.1 years; 53% boys; 40% Caucasian). Data from 11 children were excluded due to outliers or missing data. Girls had a significantly higher BMI than boys (20.1 vs. 18.2 kg/m2, respectively; P=P=P=
Conclusions: We observed a significant curvilinear versus linear trend in total protein and animal and plant protein intake by weight classification in middle-aged children that may be due to under-reporting in overweight and obese children. Total percent protein intake was significantly higher in children of normal weight. Future longitudinal studies using multiple measures of body fatness should be conducted to determine the relationship between protein intake and BMI during middle childhood to early adolescence.
Changes in BMI and Dietary Behaviors in Overweight and Obese College Freshmen After Measuring Energy Needs, An Individualized Nutrition Consult, and An Eight Week Facebook Nutrition Intervention
Creators: name: Saunders, Suzanne
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2015

description: 
Background:  A growing number of college students are classified as overweight or obese, increasing their likelihood of developing a chronic disease as an adult.  Studies have shown social media platforms to be effective in increasing awareness and engagement, in combination with other components, to motivate nutrition and lifestyle behavior change.  The purpose of this study was to determine if a nutrition consultation discussing energy needs and nutrition education about weight loss, combined with an 8 week Facebook nutrition intervention will 1) decrease BMI and 2) improve dietary habits of college freshman. Methods: A total of 20 participants were recruited from a large, urban university in Atlanta, GA.  Research participants completed a pre-study 3-day food diary, indirect calorimetry to measure resting metabolic rate and a 30-minute individualized consultation with a nutrition graduate student and registered dietitian (RD).  Participants then engaged


in an 8-week Facebook nutrition intervention.  Height, weight, and 3- day food logs were collected post-study.  Pre- and post-study BMI were calculated for each participant, and each food diary (pre and post study) was analyzed for changes in dietary intake (ESHA Food Processor).  The data were normally distributed and a paired t-test was used to determine differences between the mean of pre- and post-study weight and BMI.  
Results: The population (n=8) had an average age of 19.03 years; the majority were female (87.5%) and African American (87.5%).  Sixty-three percent of the participants who had pre-post weight measurements (n=8) maintained or decreased their BMI.  Additionally, there were no statistically significant differences in fruit (p=0.18) and vegetable (p=0.90) consumption (n=6).  A mean decrease of 23.00 ounces/day was seen in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption (p=0.28). 
Conclusion:   These pilot data indicate that a nutrition intervention including nutrition counseling based on individual energy needs and 8-weeks of messages delivered via Facebook is effective in maintaining or decreasing BMI in overweight and obese freshman.  Additionally, there were no significant changes in dietary behavior, although there was an observed overall decrease in sugar-sweetened beverages.   Future studies of greater length and with a larger sample size should be conducted to determine if more significant dietary changes and weight changes would be observed in this population.
La Romagna fra la fine del mondo terramaricolo e i nuovi assetti protostorici medio-tirrenici. Il sito di Ripa Calbana.
Romagna between the end of terramare and the set-up of protohistoric settlement pattern of Central Italy. The settlement of Calbana.
Creators: name: Zanini, Alessandro; Università Degli Studi Di Palermo, Insegnamento Di Preistoria E Protostoria
name: La Pilusa, Eloisa; Università Degli Studi Di Siena, Corso Di Laurea Specialistica In Archeologia
Publisher: name: Dipartimento di Storia Culture Civiltà - Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Year: 2009

description: Il sito di Ripa Calbana, San Giovanni in Galilea (FC) durante la fase finale dell’età del bronzo svolse un ruolo importante nelle dinamiche macro-regionali che collegavano la pianura padana con l’Etruria interna. Questo insediamento rappresenta il punto più settentrionale di attestazione della facies Cetona-Chiusi. Come a nord Frattesina, così a sud l’area romagnola e soprattutto la valle del Marecchia indica la presenza di due poli distinti, frutto della diaspora post-terramaricola.
description: Most part of Padana plain was deserted consequently the collapse of Terramare Culture at the end of Recent Bronze Age. In the Romagna area, along the lower line of Marecchia River, several settlements, three hoards, suggest that during the Final Bronze Age there was well defined cluster in relationship with the network between Frattesina in the North and Etruria at South . This paper presents the result of excavations of one of those settlements, Ripa Calbana hill, nearby S. Giovanni in Galilea.
description: IpoTesi di Preistoria; Vol 2, N° 1 (2009): Atti della Giornata di studi “La Romagna nell’età del Bronzo”; 101-114
Report on Design Principles for Emotion Sensitive Policy Making
Creators: name: Legein, Thomas
name: Celis, Karen
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Emotions
subject: Democratic innovations
subject: Democratic design
subject: Interviews as Topic/methods
subject: Experts
subject: Practitioners

description: PLEDGE brings theory and practice together and generates tools to promote effective policy-making and communication that will enhance emotionally intelligent and responsive democratic governance. This report lays the foundations for such a democratic design approach. To map the existing knowledge about deliberative democratic innovations and emotions, it combines an explanatory review of the literature with semi-structured interviews with international practitioners and experts in the field. In so doing, we establish and explore a new research agenda, with the potential to inform future initiatives that will enhance the link between citizens, policymakers and political elites through deliberative practices. We identified a threefold relationship that emotions have with deliberative democratic innovations: (i) emotions are (dis)incentives to participate and commit to deliberation; (ii) emotions are features of deliberative practices; and (iii) emotions are outcomes of deliberative practices. This report discusses these three dimensions with eyes fixed on the development of emotion-sensitive democratic innovations, and reflects on practices that further the emotional mechanism of solidarity-oriented sharing to occur.
Gli scavi nell’abitato di via Ordiere a Solarolo (RA) e il progetto di ricerca sull’età del Bronzo in Romagna.
The excavations at the settlement of Solarolo (RA), via Ordiere and the research project about the Bronze Age in Romagna.
Creators: name: Cattani, Maurizio; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna, Italia
Publisher: name: Dipartimento di Storia Culture Civiltà - Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Year: 2009

description: Si presenta in questo contributo lo stato delle conoscenze sull’abitato di Solarolo, via Ordiere, recentemente interessato da ricerche sistematiche volte all’indagine stratigrafica e alla revisione dei materiali.
L’abitato è apparentemente organizzato in nuclei insediativi, separati da canali e fossati individuati da trincee e carotaggi. Lo scavo iniziato nel 2006 sta mettendo in evidenza le fasi iniziali del villaggio che si collocano in una fase centrale della media età del Bronzo (BM2). Il progetto di revisione dei dati archeologici della Romagna e delle aree limitrofe permette di inserire i risultati dello scavo di Solarolo nel un quadro del popolamento della regione e di aggiornare la definizione degli aspetti culturali.
description: The settlement of Solarolo has been investigated recently with excavations and analysis of material culture. The preliminary conclusions identify a settlement made of several and distinct settlement clusters separated by dithces and canals. From 2006 the excavations concern the sector 1, where we can trace the beginning of the settlement dating to the central phase of Middle Bronze Age (BM2). A joint research project will continue the investigation of the region and including the results from the excavation of Solarolo, it will allow to update the definition of cultural aspects.
description: IpoTesi di Preistoria; Vol 2, N° 1 (2009): Atti della Giornata di studi “La Romagna nell’età del Bronzo”; 115-130
Additional file 1 of A genome-wide One Health study of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Norway reveals overlapping populations but few recent transmission events across reservoirs
Creators: name: Hetland, Marit A. K.
name: Winkler, Mia A.
name: Kaspersen, Håkon P.
name: Håkonsholm, Fredrik
name: Bakksjø, Ragna-Johanne
name: Bernhoff, Eva
name: Delgado-Blas, Jose F.
name: Brisse, Sylvain
name: Correia, Annapaula
name: Fostervold, Aasmund
name: Lam, Margaret M. C.
name: Lunestad, Bjørn-Tore
name: Marathe, Nachiket P.
name: Raffelsberger, Niclas
name: Samuelsen, Ørjan
name: Sunde, Marianne
name: Sundsfjord, Arnfinn
name: Urdahl, Anne Margrete
name: Wick, Ryan R.
name: Löhr, Iren H.
name: Holt, Kathryn E.
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2025
Subjects: subject: Genetics
subject: FOS: Biological sciences

description: Additional file 1. Supplementary methods.
The Relationships Between Energy Balance, Timing and Quantity of Protein Consumption, and Body Composition in Collegiate Football Players
Creators: name: Garber, Letal
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2016

description: Background Timing and quantity of protein (PRO) consumption are important considerations for muscle protein synthesis (MPS), fat-free mass (FFM) accretion, and body fat % (BF%) reduction. The effect of PRO ingestion on changes in FFM is mediated by many variables. Past studies have focused on specific composition of carbohydrate (CHO) and PRO consumption (CHO vs. PRO + CHO), and have also investigated PRO intake timing at pre-exercise, post-exercise, or both. Other studies have investigated FFM maintenance and growth with increased PRO consumption during catabolic or anabolic phases of energy balance (EB). These mechanisms have been studied in various populations, including healthy untrained individuals, overweight and obese people, and endurance athletes. However, studies have not explored relationships between the amount and timing of PRO ingested, and the state of EB, as it relates to FFM%. Method/Design A retrospective analysis design was used to assess relationships between PRO ingestion, timing, and EB on FFM in collegiate football players. Subjects were members of an intercollegiate Division 1 football team, had completed a one-day food and activity record, and had body composition assessed as part of a regular team screening procedure. Data acquisition was supervised by a PhD/Registered Dietitian. Food and activity records were analyzed using NutriTiming?, which predicts RMR via the Harris-Benedict equation, uses a MET-based relative intensity activity scale, and accesses the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 26 to predict hourly EB and PRO consumption. EB was assessed as ñ400 kcal EB (EBR), < 0 kcal EB (NEGEB), and > 0 kcal EB (POSEB). Total useable PRO (TUP) was defined as the sum of PRO consumed in units up to 30g max/meal, a value also assessed relative to EB at the time of ingestion. The goal was to assess the amount and timing of PRO intake with EB as these factors relate to FFM. Results Pearson's correlations found that BF% was negatively associated with TUP while in EBR (r=-.253; p=0.049), and FFM% was positively associated TUP in EBR (r=0.279; p=0.030) and in POSEB (r=0.282; p=0.028). NEGEB was positively associated with BF% (r=0.325; p=0.011), and negatively associated with FFM% (r=-0.322; p=0.011). Conclusions Results elucidate that players who ingest PRO in a relatively good energy-balanced state had higher FFM% and a lower BF%. Further, those players consuming TUP while in POSEB had an even stronger positive association with FFM% and a stronger inverse association with BF%. These data reject the null hypothesis that football players who consume PRO in POSEB have less FFM% than those who consume PRO in NEGEB.
Differences in Nutritional Outcome Measures between Preadolescents and Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa who received a Nasogastric Feeding Tube versus Oral Diet upon Hospital Admission
Creators: name: Herring, Paige
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2016

description: Background: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a disease defined by an extreme weight loss due to an intense fear of gaining weight, and it is the third most chronic disease in adolescent females. Hospitalizations are common among patients with AN due to the major consequences that can arise from this disease. Most of the complications can be resolved with significant weight gain, so hospitals have an implemented feeding protocols to optimize weight gain. Studies have shown that nasogastric (NG) feedings have resulted in a greater weight gain and reduced length of stay without significant side effects.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the association between demographic and clinical characteristics and mode of nutrition therapy (oral feeding vs. NG tube feedings) in a population of pre-adolescents and adolescents with a hospital admission diagnosis of AN. The clinical outcome measures are length of stay (LOS), weight gain, and suspected refeeding syndrome.
Participants/Setting: The study sample includes 64 patients between the ages 9 and 20 years who have been admitted to Children?s Healthcare of Atlanta between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2015 for clinical treatment of AN. The demographic, anthropometric, mode of nutrition therapy and clinical characteristics of the patient population were obtained.
Statistical Analysis: Frequency statistics were used to describe demographic, anthropometric, mode of nutrition therapy and clinical characteristics of the patient population. A Student?s t-test was used to examine differences in continuous variables by tube feeding status, while a Mann-Whitney U test was used for the non-normally distributed variables. A Chi-square test was used to examine differences in tube feeding status by categorical variables.
Results: Data were collected and analyzed for 64 patients, with a mean age of 14.6 + 2.4 years, and the majority of the population being female (93.8%) and Caucasian (92.2%). Approximately half (n=30, 47%) of the population received an NG tube during the admission. Mean discharge BMI was significantly higher in those who received an oral diet vs. NG tube (16.67 vs. 17.08, respectively; p=0.042) while weight change was significantly lower (1.3 kg vs. 2.1 kg, respectively; p=0.012) and LOS shorter (8 days vs. 11 days, respectively; p=0.002)
There were no significant differences in other characteristics by mode of nutrition therapy.
Conclusion:
NG tube feeding is an effective method for feeding hospitalize adolescent patients with AN to yield greater weight gain results. Future studies are necessary to determine the amount of time exclusively on the NG tube, reasons for choosing NG vs. oral feedings, and other variables associated with weight gain and length of stay.
Indagini geognostiche preliminari (trincee e carotaggi) nell’abitato di via Ordiere a Solarolo (RA).
Preliminary geognostic investigations (trenches and bore holes) in the settlement of Solarolo (RA), via Ordiere.
Creators: name: Michinelli, Fabio; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna, Italia
Publisher: name: Dipartimento di Storia Culture Civiltà - Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Year: 2009

description: Il contributo prende in esame i risultati delle indagini geognostiche preliminari ottenuti tramite l’analisi delle tracce aerofotografiche, la lettura stratigrafica di carotaggi e di trincee. L’elaborazione dei sondaggi effettuata con software di modellazione geoarcheologica identifica la presenza di nuclei insediativi separati da canali e/o fossati con un’estensione complessiva di ca. 7 ha.
description: The paper deals with the preliminary results of geognostic prospections and from the interpretation of aerial photographs. Especially the stratigraphic records from bore holes and trenches elaborated with geoarcheological modelling software allow to identify several clusters separated by ditches and canals with a total size of 7 ha.
description: IpoTesi di Preistoria; Vol 2, N° 1 (2009): Atti della Giornata di studi “La Romagna nell’età del Bronzo”; 131-146
Factors Affecting Length of Stay in Children and Adolescents Admitted with an Eating Disorder to a Large Urban Pediatric Hospital
Creators: name: Paduraru, Adelina
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2016

description: Background: Hospitalizations including the diagnosis of an eating disorder (ED) have increased significantly in the pediatric population over the past few decades. Patients who are male, who areage, who receive an nasogastric (NG) tube, or who require admission to a residential treatment program often remain in the hospital for longer periods of time. Few studies examining LOS exist for children and adolescents with an ED. Longer lengths of stay have previously been associated with factors such as having Medicaid, a reduced body mass index (BMI) upon admission, and a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (AN).
Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine risk factors related to a longer LOS in children and adolescents admitted to a large urban pediatric hospital with AN or bulimia nervosa (BN).
Participants/setting: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in 65 patients 9-20 years of age who were admitted to Children?s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2015.
Statistical Analysis: Frequency statistics were used to describe the demographic, anthropometric, and clinical characteristics of the population. A Mann Whitney U test or Kruskal-Walllis test was used to examine differences in LOS by demographic characteristics, mode of nutrition therapy, discharge treatment program location, and admission BMI category. The association between LOS category by demographic and clinical characteristics was determined using a Chi-square statistic.
Results: A total of 65 patients (94% female, 89% Caucasian) with a mean age of 14.6 ñ 2.4 years were admitted during the study period. The median LOS was 9 days (IQR; 6, 13) and was significantly longer in those who had an NG tube placed vs. oral diet (11 days (IQR; 7, 21) vs. 8 days (IQR; 5, 9.3), respectively; p
Conclusion: The characteristics of hospitalized pediatric patients with an ED were consistent with those of other studies. Longer lengths of stay in those who had an NG tube placed may have been due to the patient?s lack of compliance, failure to gain weight, and severity of malnutrition since more time is needed for medical recovery. More treatment centers for children and adolescents with an ED are needed in the state of Georgia to potentially reduce LOS. Future studies should include a greater percentage of males and larger population of children and adolescents.
Rappresentazione della conoscenza e classificazione ceramica.
Knowledge representation and pottery classification.
Creators: name: Cavani, Vittorio; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna, Italia
name: Mosca, Alessandro; Università Di Milano-Bicocca, Dipartimento Di Informatica, Sistemistica E Comunicazione
name: Rondelli, Bernardo; Università Di Milano-Bicocca, Dipartimento Di Informatica, Sistemistica E Comunicazione
Publisher: name: Dipartimento di Storia Culture Civiltà - Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Year: 2009

description: Il presente articolo propone una metodologia di classificazione del materiale ceramico attraverso la sperimentazione di tecniche di rappresentazione della conoscenza, proprie del settore dell’intelligenza artificiale. Il contesto applicativo è il progetto di ricerca sull’età del Bronzo in Romagna, cui si rivolge questa edizione della rivista.
description: This paper shows a methodology for the pottery classification by the testing of knowledge representation techniques coming from the field of artificial intelligence. The application context is the research project on the Bronze Age in Romagna, which this journal issue is devoted.
description: IpoTesi di Preistoria; Vol 2, N° 1 (2009): Atti della Giornata di studi “La Romagna nell’età del Bronzo”; 147-165
La paletnologia in Romagna tra XIX e XX secolo.
The palethnological research in Romagna in XIXth and XXth cent.
Creators: name: Cavani, Vittorio; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna, Italia
Publisher: name: Dipartimento di Storia Culture Civiltà - Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Year: 2009

description: Nel corso dell'ultimo decennio del XIX secolo e nei primi anni di quello successivo gli studi di archeologia preistorica raggiungono in Romagna il proprio apice. In tale arco cronologico si svolgono le principali ricerche paletnologiche sul territorio: l'avvio degli scavi nelle necropoli e nell'insediamento villanoviano di Verucchio, la conclusione delle indagini a Villanova di Forlì e alla Bertarina di Vecchiazzano e la scoperta del pozzo sacro della Panighina di Bertarina. La scomparsa dei protagonisti di questa fortunata stagione (Brizio, Santarelli, Zannoni, Ugolini) coincide con un progressivo declino qualitativo della produzione pubblicistica di carattere locale, nonostante un'intensa attività condotta sul campo da studiosi di estrazione non accademica caratterizzi il periodo compreso fra le due guerre mondiali.
description: During the last decade of XIX and the first years of following century the studies about prehistoric archaeology reached own height in Romagna. In this chronological space occured the main paleoethnological researches in the regional territory: the start of excavations in the necropolis and in the Villanovan settlement of Verucchio, the conclusion of inquiries in the sites of Villanova di Forlì and Bertarina di Vechiazzano, and the discovery of the sacred well of Panighina di Bertinoro. The death of the protagonists of this lucky season (Brizio, Santarelli, Zannoni, Ugolini) corresponds with a progressive decline of quality of local scientific production, although in the period between the first and the second World War it was an intense work on the field by scholars of extracademic origin.
description: IpoTesi di Preistoria; Vol 2, N° 1 (2009): Atti della Giornata di studi “La Romagna nell’età del Bronzo”; 166-191
The Effects Of HIV Disease And Lifestyle Factors On Cellular Aging In Trangender Women
Creators: name: sohn, scott
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2016

description: Background: Telomeres are short tandem repeats of nucleotides at the ends of chromosomes. These specialized structures serve as caps on the end of the chromosomes, which protect DNA integrity. Telomeres get shorter each time a cell replicates, but the DNA remains intact as long as the telomere caps are a sufficient length. In time, telomeres become too short to protect DNA, which leads to cellular death. Previous research has shown that disease and negative lifestyle factors play a role in accelerated telomere attrition throughout the cellular life cycle. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine if HIV infection and lifestyle factors in a transgender population living in Atlanta Georgia are associated with telomere length reduction.
Participants/setting: This study is a secondary analysis of data provided by a Georgia State University study entitled ?Telomere Length, Environmental Stressors and Health Related Outcomes among Transgender Women?. The study included 92 transgender women from Atlanta, Georgia with 49 reporting HIV infection. Two sources of data were collected, survey responses collected during face to face interviews and a saliva sample for DNA analysis.
Statistical analysis: Frequency statistics were used to describe the sample population. A Mann Whitney U was used to evaluate telomere length using the T/S ratio by HIV status, by physical activity level (healthy active or low active) and by fruit and vegetable intake category (Don?t eat, 1-2 servings/day, 3-4 servings/day vs. >5 servings/day) in the total
Population. Multiple regression analysis was used to examine the association between independent variables (activity level, body mass index, fruit and vegetable intake, hormone use, race, HIV status and age) and telomere length.
Results: The majority of the population was Black (84%) with a median age of 33 years (range, 18 to 65 years). No significant association was observed between HIV infection and T/S ratio. The vast majority of the population reported low activity level and only 9% reported consuming >5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. No significant association was found between fruit and vegetable intake or physical activity level and T/S ratio in this population.
Conclusion: HIV infection, Fruit and vegetable intake, and physical activity were not found to impact telomere length in an urban population of transgender women. Future research is needed to further understand the mechanisms that impact telomere length throughout the cellular life cycle within the transgender population.
Il popolamento della Romagna e delle aree limitrofe nella antica e media età del Bronzo.
The settlement pattern of Romagna and surrounding area in Early and Middle Bronze Age.
Creators: name: Bazzocchi, Martina; Collaboratore SAER
name: Cattani, Maurizio; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna, Italia
name: Debandi, Florencia; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna, Italia
Publisher: name: Dipartimento di Storia Culture Civiltà - Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Year: 2009

description: Si presenta sinteticamente una valutazione delle segnalazioni relative al Bronzo Antico e alle fasi iniziali del Bronzo Medio in Romagna e nelle zone limitrofe. L’area è al centro degli studi per le dinamiche di espansione demografica che hanno interessato l’Italia settentrionale. Il quadro comprende la discussione sul momento di inizio dell’abitato di Solarolo.
description: The paper presents a short outline of the transition phase  Early Bronze - Middle Bronze Age in Romagna and surrounding area. The main interest is centered in the  definition of demographic growth in the MBA, following a scarse continuity of sites from EBA. The analysis of material culture, especially based on pottery, helps in determining the beginning of the settlement of Solarolo, via Ordiere.
description: IpoTesi di Preistoria; Vol 2, N° 1 (2009): Atti della Giornata di studi “La Romagna nell’età del Bronzo”; 192-196
Il manico a nastro con estremità non distinta o con estremità a rotolo come indicatore delle prime fasi dell’età del Bronzo medio.
The handle type “manico a nastro con estremità a rotolo” as an archaeological marker of earlier phases of Middle Bronze Age.
Creators: name: Debandi, Florencia; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna, Italia
Publisher: name: Dipartimento di Storia Culture Civiltà - Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Year: 2009

description: Si presenta come esempio dei metodi di classificazione e di analisi distributiva applicati al materiale della Romagna, il caso dei manici con estremità a rotolo. Il tipo ceramico, ampiamente attestato a Solarolo, è tradizionalmente ritenuto un fossile guida per datare le fasi iniziali della media età del Bronzo dell’Italia centrale e attribuito alla facies archeologica di Grotta Nuova. La presentazione dei dati disponibili propone di valutare in modo dettagliato la presenza di particolari morfologici ed ornamentali che assumono un ruolo di caratterizzazione delle variabilità cronologiche e regionali.
description: The paper presents the case of the type of handle “manico con estremità a rotolo” as an example of application of classification methods and distributive analysis. This type is traditionally classified as an index fossil to identify the beginnings of Middle Bronze Age of Central Italy and particularly assigned to the archaeological facies of Grotta Nuova. The illustration fo collected data suggests to evaluate the presence of morfological details and ornaments in order to identify regional versions or chronological sets.
description: IpoTesi di Preistoria; Vol 2, N° 1 (2009): Atti della Giornata di studi “La Romagna nell’età del Bronzo”; 197-216
Micronutrient Intake in Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Food Selectivity
Creators: name: Janik, Lisa
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2016

description: 

Background: The prevalence of feeding difficulties in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been observed to be from 46% to 89%. Children who have both ASD and feeding difficulties such as food selectivity may not be meeting their nutritional requirements, particularly micronutrient needs. Previous research that has examined the adequacy of micronutrient intake in this population has been inconsistent. 
Objective: The purpose of the study was to examine the micronutrient intake and food group acceptance of a population of children diagnosed with both ASD and food selectivity.
Participants/Setting: A cohort study was conducted in 21 children with a diagnosis of both ASD and food selectivity who were evaluated at the Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program of the Marcus Autism Center between August 2015 and February 2016.  Demographic, anthropometric and nutrient intake data from a three-day food record were retrospectively reviewed.
Statistical Analysis: Frequency statistics were used to describe the demographic and anthropometric characteristics of the population as well as compare food group acceptance and micronutrient intake for 28 nutrients to the estimated average requirement (EAR). For those micronutrients that do not have an established EAR, an adequate intake (AI) was used. The Chi-square statistic was used to evaluate the association between food group consumption status and whether or not the child met the EAR/AI for select micronutrients.
Results: The majority of the population were male (91%) with a mean age of 7 + 4 years.  None of the micronutrient EARs/AIs were met by all children. Less than 50% of the population met the EAR/AI for 11 nutrients while >50% but <100% of the children met the EAR/AI for 14 nutrients. No child met the EAR/AI for chromium, fluoride or potassium. Children who consumed fruit were significantly more likely to meet the EAR for vitamin C vs. those who did not eat fruit (86% vs. 14%, respectively; p=0.017).  No other associations between micronutrient intake and food group acceptance were observed. 

Conclusion: Children with ASD and food selectivity may not be meeting the dietary micronutrient intake recommendations. Further studies should be conducted with larger study populations to examine the micronutrient deficiency status of children with ASD and food selectivity.
TrAGEDy: Trajectory Alignment of Gene Expression Dynamics
Creators: name: Laidlaw, Ross
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description: Zenodo containing the datasets and files required to replicate the benchmarks in the TrAGEDy paper.

 

TrAGEDy GitHub: https://github.com/No2Ross/TrAGEDy
Il popolamento in Romagna nelle fasi finali della Media età del bronzo e nel Bronzo recente.
The settlement pattern of Romagna and surrounding area in Middle and Late Bronze Age.
Creators: name: Cattani, Maurizio; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna, Italia
name: Debandi, Florencia; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna, Italia
name: Poli, Vanessa; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna
name: Ravaglia, Marcello; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna, Italia
name: Vaccari, Barbara; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna
Publisher: name: Dipartimento di Storia Culture Civiltà - Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Year: 2009

description: Si presenta sinteticamente una valutazione delle segnalazioni relative alle fasi finali del Bronzo Medio e del Bronzo Recente in Romagna e nelle zone limitrofe per una ricostruzione delle dinamiche insediative e per un approfondimento dei reperti rinvenuti nel sito di Solarolo.
description: The paper presents a short outline of the transition phase Middle Bronze and Late Bronze Age in Romagna and surrounding area in order to propose a reconstruction of settlement pattern and to study the finds from Solarolo in detail.
description: IpoTesi di Preistoria; Vol 2, N° 1 (2009): Atti della Giornata di studi “La Romagna nell’età del Bronzo”; 217-229
MPEC 2025-J54 : 2025 JT1
Creators: name: Minor Planet Center Staff
Publisher: name: The Minor Planet Center
Year: 2025
Subjects: subject: Small Solar System bodies
valueUri: http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1469
subject: 2025 JT1

description: The Minor Planet Electronic Circulars contain information on unusual minor planets, routine data on comets and natural satellites, and occasional editorial announcements.  They are published on behalf of Division F of the International Astronomical Union by the Minor Planet Center, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Cambridge, MA 02138, U.S.A.
I materiali dell’abitato di Solarolo nel quadro del popolamento della Romagna e delle aree limitrofe tra la fine della media età del Bronzo e l’età del Bronzo recente.
Pottery finds from Solarolo in the archaeological context of Romagna and surrounding area in Middle and Late Bronze Age.
Creators: name: Caironi, Tiziana; Collaboratore SAER
name: Guerra, Lisa; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna
name: Vaccari, Barbara; Dipartimento Di Archeologia, Università Di Bologna
Publisher: name: Dipartimento di Storia Culture Civiltà - Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna
Year: 2009

description: Si presenta una prima selezione dei materiali rinvenuti nel sito di Solarolo, via Ordiere, relativi alle fasi finali del Bronzo Medio e del Bronzo Recente, per un primo inquadramento cronologico dell’abitato.
description: The paper presents a preliminary seletion of ceramics found at the site of Solarolo related to the late phase of Middle Bronze Age and Late Bronze Age, for a first setting of chronological range of the settlement.
description: IpoTesi di Preistoria; Vol 2, N° 1 (2009): Atti della Giornata di studi “La Romagna nell’età del Bronzo”; 230-249
Mechanisms mediating the anti-inflammatory effects of dietary methionine restriction
Creators: name: Dixon, Taylor
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2016

description:
Obesity is associated with inflammation, which contributes to several obesity-related comorbidities. This inflammation is characterized by increased inflammatory cytokine expression in adipose tissue (AT) depots and the liver. Dietary restriction of the essential amino acid methionine, in rodents, has been shown to improve body weight and adiposity, decrease high-fat diet- and age-induced inflammation, reduce hepatic steatosis, and increase insulin sensitivity despite inducing hyperphagia. Recent studies indicate that dietary methionine restriction (MR) rapidly and persistently increases tissue and circulating concentrations of the hormone fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21). In rodents, FGF21 has been shown to reduce body weight, increase insulin sensitivity, and recent reports indicate it may also decrease inflammation. STAT3 is a generally pro-inflammatory transcription factor which microarray analyses have identified as a potential ?master regulator? of inflammatory processes in MR. We hypothesized that MR decreases inflammation by increasing FGF21 and downregulating STAT3 signaling.
Methods
24 wild type (WT) C57BL/6J and 24 Fgf21 knock-out (KO) mice were fed a high-fat diet for four weeks, then randomized to a high-fat control (CON) diet or high-fat MR diet for 13 weeks. RT-PCR was used to measure markers of inflammation in the liver and epididymal white adipose tissue (EWAT). Western blot analyses were conducted to determine whether STAT3 activity was affected by MR.
Results
Fgf21KO mice had elevated hepatic expression of Ccl2 (MCP-1), and MR significantly decreased its expression in Fgf21KO, but not WT mice.  In EWAT, Fgf21KO mice had elevated expression of Emr1 (F4/80), and MR reduced its expression in Fgf21KO mice, but not WT mice.  MR reduced Ccl2 expression in EWAT of both genotypes. Expression levels of Itgam (CD11b) and IL-6 in EWAT did not differ amongst groups. MR decreased STAT3 phosphorylation at Tyr705 in both genotypes, but had no effect on Ser727 phosphorylation.
Conclusion
The RT-PCR results suggest that mice lacking FGF21 may be more susceptible to HFD-induced inflammation. Since MR induced comparable reductions in inflammatory markers in both genotypes, at first glance it appears that FGF21 does not play a role in the mechanism by which MR decreases inflammation. However, it should be noted that in Fgf21KO mice, MR induced an unexpected decrease in food intake that resulted in reduced body weight and adiposity compared to control-fed Fgf21KO mice. Western blot results support the hypothesis that MR decreases inflammation by downregulating STAT3 signaling.
The Effect of Intact Protein from Foods and Phenylalanine Free Medical Foods on Large Neutral Amino Acids in Patients with Phenylketonuria.
Creators: name: Berry, Ann
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2017

description: Objective: The primary aim of this retrospective cohort study was to determine the association between the source of dietary protein intake and the sum of plasma concentration of large neutral amino acids (LNAA) in patients with Phenylketonuria (PKU). A secondary aim of the study was to examine the effect of dietary compliance on plasma concentration of LNAA. Methods: The analysis included combined participant data from two previous studies conducted at the Emory University School of Medicine. Subjects are males (n=34) and females (n=43) with PKU ages 4-50 years. A Student t-test was used to compare total combined plasma LNAA (excluding tryptophan and phenylalanine) by dietary compliance status (alpha=0.05). Correlation statistics were used to determine the association between the ratio of reported intact food protein to medical food protein on plasma levels of LNAA. Multiple regression analysis was used to examine the contribution of intact protein to medical food protein ratio and other variables to plasma LNAA. Results: The median ratio of intact protein to medical food protein reported was 0.354 (IQR: 0.188, 0.914). Median percent of PHE intake over the PHE intake recommendation was 31.64 (Interquartile range [IQR]; 7.44, 104.98). Plasma concentration of LNAA did not differ significantly between those with plasma PHE levels within the therapeutic range ?mol/L (compliant; 611.7 ?mol/L [n=19]) vs levels above the therapeutic range (non-compliant; 595.3 ?mol/L [n=47]); p=0.613). There was an inverse marginal correlation between the ratio of intact protein to medical food protein and plasma concentration of LNAA for those who were compliant (r = -0.436, r = 0.1) although the association was not statistically significant (p=0.08). No correlation was found for patients who were non-compliant. Regression analysis revealed that plasma concentration of LNAA was not significantly affected by the ratio of intact protein to medical food protein ratio, age, or gender. Conclusions: Although not statistically significant, a negative trend was observed between plasma LNAA concentration and the intact protein to medical food protein ratio in patients compliant with the PHE prescription. This suggests that the ratio of intact dietary protein to protein coming from medical food, as reported by patient diet records, may promote increased plasma LNAA levels in the effective treatment of PKU. The majority of the sample (74%) were non-compliant with diet based on plasma PHE levels. Future studies are needed to determine the consequences of non-compliance by decreased intake of medical food protein or increased intake of intact protein on plasma LNAA concentration and downstream health effects.
The Relationship Between Vitamin D Status and Body Mass Index in a Racially Diverse Urban Population of Male and Female Pre- and Early Adolescents
Creators: name: Cork, Sarah
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2017

description: Objectives: To assess the association between serum 25(OH)D and body mass index (BMI) in pre- and early-adolescents and to determine whether this association varies by demographic/clinical characteristics.
Methods: Vitamin D status was determined using serum 25(OH)D in healthy pre- and early adolescents in Pittsburgh, PA (deficiency=/mL, insufficiency=12-/mL, sufficiency=ò20 ng/mL). Adiposity was quantified using BMI percentile (normal=<85th, overweight=>85th-95th, obese=>95th). The relationship between serum 25(OH)D and adiposity was assessed in the total population and after stratification by gender, race, Fitzpatrick skin type, age, and Tanner stage.
Results: 294 children (mean age 10.2 + 2.1 years; 60% African American; median serum 25(OH)D=27.0 ng/mL) were studied. Serum 25(OH)D was significantly lower in obese (n=72) vs. overweight (n=48) and normal weight (n=171) participants at 23.6, 29.5, and 28.2 ng/mL, respectively; p=0.015. This trend remained significant for early adolescents but did not differ after stratification by other demographic/clinical characteristics. A significant negative correlation was found between BMI and serum 25(OH)D (r = -0.315; p=0.000). Regression analysis predicted that 25% of the variance in serum 25(OH)D levels was attributed to BMI, gender, race, skin type, age, pubertal status, daily vitamin D and calcium intake, sun exposure, and sunscreen use, with Tanner stage being the only significant independent predictor.
Conclusions: A significant inverse association between serum 25(OH)D and adiposity was observed in a population of pre- and early adolescents. This relationship was stronger in early adolescents. A meta-analysis to further explore this association in pediatric populations is warranted.
The Effect of a 4-Week Intervention on Glycated Hemoglobin Levels in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes by Food Security Status
Creators: name: Silva, Rachel
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2017

description: Background: Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) face many challenges in self-management of their current disease state. Nutrition education has been identified as a key component in managing metabolic control in individuals diagnosed with T2D. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a 4-week nutrition intervention on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and nutrition knowledge by food security status in individuals with T2D who attend the Family Health Centers of Georgia (FHCGA) located in West Atlanta.
Methods: Subjects enrolled in the study (n=6) completed a nutrition knowledge survey at the beginning of the intervention and had their HbA1c values extracted from the FHCGA medical record. Subjects then entered a 4-week group nutrition intervention program. The program consisted of four lessons that focused on the basic diet for diabetes, food label reading, grocery store shopping and eating out with diabetes. Subjects took a nutrition knowledge survey after the intervention and were asked to return to have a follow-up blood draw for HbA1c levels.
Results: Two out of six subjects completed the entire protocol.  The HbA1c for this subject was higher after the nutrition intervention.  An additional two subjects completed all of the lessons and the post survey, but did not have a follow-up HbA1c drawn.  The mean nutrition knowledge score pre-intervention (72.33 + 5.13) was lower than the mean post-intervention score (78.67 + 4.04) but was not significantly different. When subdivided by food security status, subjects with a higher food security status had a lower baseline HbA1c.
Conclusion: Nutrition knowledge scores increased after nutrition education but not significantly.  The effect of nutrition education on HbA1c by food security status could not be determined due to low participation.  Future studies with a larger sample size and incentives for compliance are needed to investigate how group nutrition education influences metabolic control in food insecure and secure people with T2D.
What makes for good sex? The associations among attachment style, inhibited communication and sexual satisfaction
Creators: name: Khoury, Clautilde B.
name: Findlay, Bruce M.
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that those with insecure attachments (characterised by anxiety, avoidance or both; Hazan & Shaver, 1994), would engage in less effective communication on sexual matters, which would in turn predict lower sexual satisfaction. A sample of 125 participants aged between 18 and 65 completed an online questionnaire asking about their sexual and intimate relationships, and their attachment patterns. As expected, avoidant individuals reported poorer sexual communication, which contributed to their sexual dissatisfaction. Contrary to expectations, anxiety did not have this effect. Interestingly, those anxious individuals in a relationship of 9 months or longer engaged in poorer sexual communication, which negatively impacted their sexual satisfaction. It was suggested that the 'honeymoon period' may be responsible for this finding. Alternatively, and as suggested by Davis et al. (2006), other variables, such as sexual anxiety and using sex as a barometer of relationship status, may account for this effect and warrant further exploration.
Warming: Uma Newsletter do PELD - CRSC Edição 016
Creators: name: Romano, Maria
name: Fernandes, Geraldo Wilson
name: saloméa, raíra
name: Ramos, Letícia
name: Camarota, Flávio
name: Silva, Daniel
name: NEGREIROS, DANIEL
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 310405
subject: Evolutionary ecology
classificationCode: 310302
subject: Community ecology (excl. invasive species ecology)
classificationCode: 310308
subject: Terrestrial ecology

description: Na 16ª edição do Boletim Warming, trazemos atualizações sobre as descobertas feitas nas anciãs montanhas do Espinhaço: a maneira como interações de diferentes animais se entrelaçam e impactam a reprodução de uma única espécie de arbusto, como besouros são capazes de enganar seus predadores e o como diferentes solos nos ambientes de canga alteram a distribuição de espécies. Introduzimos ainda um parceiro internacional, o Dr. Eric Fuchs, da Costa Rica. Além disso, compartilhamos sobre os espaços onde estivemos presentes divulgando o trabalho do Programa de Pesquisas Ecológicas de Longa Duração dos Campos Rupestres da Serra Cipó (PELD-CRSC), nas sessões “PELD nos eventos” e “PELD na mídia”.