University of Colorado Colorado Springs

About: University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a education organization based out in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Poison control. The organization has 6664 authors who have published 10872 publications receiving 323416 citations. The organization is also known as: UCCS & University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

A comparison of suicidal thinking and reasons for living among younger and older adults

Abstract: A cross-sectional design was used to examine age-related differences in suicidal thinking and reasons for living among younger (n = 82; M age = 21) and older (n = 82; M age = 68) adults Volunteers anonymously completed the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation and the Reasons for Living Inventory Findings indicated that older adults do not manifest suicidal ideation differently than younger adults However, there does appear to be some age-related differences in reasons for not committing suicide Compared to the younger group, the older group reported moral objections and child-related concerns as stronger reasons for not committing suicide An implication is that the identification of specific reasons that deter individuals from committing suicide may be clinically useful and provide some assistance in suicide prevention efforts

AltitudeOmics: Red Blood Cell Metabolic Adaptation to High Altitude Hypoxia

Abstract: Red blood cells (RBCs) are key players in systemic oxygen transport. RBCs respond to in vitro hypoxia through the so-called oxygen-dependent metabolic regulation, which involves the competitive binding of deoxyhemoglobin and glycolytic enzymes to the N-terminal cytosolic domain of band 3. This mechanism promotes the accumulation of 2,3-DPG, stabilizing the deoxygenated state of hemoglobin, and cytosol acidification, triggering oxygen off-loading through the Bohr effect. Despite in vitro studies, in vivo adaptations to hypoxia have not yet been completely elucidated. Within the framework of the AltitudeOmics study, erythrocytes were collected from 21 healthy volunteers at sea level, after exposure to high altitude (5260 m) for 1, 7, and 16 days, and following reascent after 7 days at 1525 m. UHPLC–MS metabolomics results were correlated to physiological and athletic performance parameters. Immediate metabolic adaptations were noted as early as a few hours from ascending to >5000 m, and maintained for 16 da...

Classroom Incivilities: The Challenge of Interactions between College Students and Instructors in the US

Abstract: This study investigates patterns in classroom incivilities among pre-tenure geography faculty at US colleges and universities. The analysis considers experiences of different groups of faculty, and societal and institutional contexts for faculty and student expectations. Most respondents reported experiencing minor incivilities, a minority outright hostility. Women reported experiencing more incivilities than other demographic groups. Large class size increased reports of misbehaviours. Instructors' physical appearance was also noted as influencing student–faculty interactions. Instructors' approaches to incivilities differed among groups. Non-White and international instructors reported fewer instances of confronting misbehaviours. Mentoring and sharing expertise are identified as key ways to support instructors.

Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders

Abstract: The document provides policy recommendations of the Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) regarding the use of seclusion procedures in schools. It includes: (a) an Introduction, (b) a Declaration of Principles, and (c) Recommendations Regarding the Use of Seclusion in School Settings. Explanation or elaboration of policy recommendations is provided in italics. A similar and parallel document will provide policy recommendations related to the use of physical restraint procedures in school settings which is often associated with the use of seclusion procedures. Introduction