Numerous studies have been conducted to determine how exposure to various amounts of VOCs might affect an individual’s health, as well as how VOC analysis can serve as a reliable predictor of several different cancer subtypes. In this cross-sectional study, we intend to investigate the VOCs present in adult urine, a liquid state of matter, […]
A12: The Effects of Hormonal Birth Control on Depression in Women
It has been found that more women in the United States have depression than men. Several studies have been conducted looking into possible explanations for this occurrence. One such topic of study has been the effects of hormonal birth control on depression in women. Studies have been conducted in an assortment of different countries and […]
A13: The Effect of Education Level on HPV Immunization Status in the United States: A Cross-sectional Study
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine effectively prevents up to 90% of HPV related cancers, including most cervical, oropharyngeal, anal, penile, vaginal, and vulvar cancers in the United States. Despite the proven efficacy of the HPV vaccine, only around 50% of eligible youth have been vaccinated. Multiple previous studies found that parental education achievement was an […]
A14: Racial and Ethnic Disparities Regarding Food Stamp Usage in United States Households
In 2021, 10.2% of US households and 12.5% of US households with children were deemed food insecure with specific racial and ethnic groups having higher rates of food insecurity. Indeed, the risk of experiencing food insecurity is significantly higher for Black and Hispanic households. The objective of this study is to better understand how race […]
A15: Depression and Sleep Disorders in Adults Aged 20+: A Cross-Sectional Study
Sleep disorders are the second most common cause of depression in the United States. When prolonged, sleep disorders not only cause psychiatric disorders, but also hypertension, heart attacks and strokes. Currently, there are no studies confirming the relationship between sleep disorders and depression using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 2017-2018. […]
A18: Enzymatic Conversion of Psilocybin and Related Tryptamines by Alkaline Phosphatase and Monoamine Oxidase A
The McMurray lab is a behavioral neuroscience lab that focuses on the study of tryptamines commonly found in “magic” mushrooms. The main tryptamine found in these mushrooms is psilocybin, and this has been extensively studied as a therapeutic because of its promising antidepressant effects. The leading theory for why psilocybin possesses this antidepressant efficacy is […]
A19: The Role of the Paraventricular Nucleus of the Thalamus in the Expression of Safety Learning
An estimated 70% of the population experiences a traumatic event at some point in their life, and up to 20% of these individuals go on to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a debilitating condition that significantly reduces the quality of life and alters an individual’s ability to regulate fear and safety cues. Rodent […]
A20: Examining Ohio House Bill 436: Screening and Intervention for Children with Dyslexia
This presentation critically examines the implications of Ohio House Bill 436, commonly referred to as, “The Dyslexia Law,” and its impact on pre-service teachers, districts, and students. Students with dyslexia usually experience difficulties with other language skills such as spelling, writing, and pronouncing words (Moats & Dakin, 2020). The purpose of this presentation was to […]
A11: Volatile Organic Compounds and Cancer in adults: Cross-sectional Study
Numerous studies have been conducted to determine how exposure to various amounts of VOCs might affect an individual’s health, as well as how VOC analysis can serve as a reliable predictor of several different cancer subtypes. In this cross-sectional study, we intend to investigate the VOCs present in adult urine, a liquid state of matter, […]
A17: Choice Modeling Framework: Snack Food Decisions Among College Students
Humans face many choices in healthy living with food choices being vital in a healthy diet. Decision makers must consider a variety of attributes and options when deciding. We investigated college students’ preferences for 16 common snack foods; the snacks ranged in health, taste, convivence, familiarity, and satiation. We looked at two 50/50 “grab bag” […]