HPU is the largest private university in the central Pacific, most noted for its diverse student body of nearly 5,000 students, representing nearly 65 countries. The school's top academic programs are in Business Administration, Nursing, Biology, Diplomacy and Military Studies, and Social Work.Oceanic Institute of HPU, an aquaculture research facility, is located at Makapuʻu Point. HPU is also present on military installations on the island of Oʻahu..
Abstract Age-related declines in strength and balance can negatively affect physical function and independence in older adults. Community-based, student-led exercise programs have been suggested to improve physical function and address barriers to physical activity in this population. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a student-led, community-based group exercise program in improving strength and balance in older adults. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study was conducted across two independent cohorts with pooled analysis performed at a senior center, where Doctor of Physical Therapy students led an eight-session, multicomponent exercise program . Functional outcomes were assessed pre- and post-program using grip strength, the 30-second sit-to-stand (30STS) test, and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. A total of 29 participants completed the program across two cohorts. Statistically significant improvements were observed in functional strength and balance, with 30STS repetitions increasing by 34.9% (p < 0.001) and TUG times decreasing by 1.5 s (p < 0.001). No significant change was noted in grip strength (p > 0.05). These findings support the feasibility and potential effectiveness of student-led group exercise programs for promoting functional improvements in older adults within community settings. Further research is warranted to confirm these outcomes in larger, randomized controlled trials.
Fine particle migration induced by rainfall infiltration and traffic loading can increase soil porosity and contribute to subgrade deterioration. However, the continuous variation of porosity with depth caused by this process is rarely quantified as a continuous mathematical function in existing models. This study proposes an exponential model to describe the vertical distribution of porosity in affected subgrades. The model is defined by three parameters: surface porosity (n0), deep undisturbed porosity (nc), and decay coefficient (λ). Model parameters are estimated using limited field monitoring data to reconstruct the vertical porosity profile. Results indicate that n0 primarily influences porosity in the shallow layer, nc represents the baseline porosity of deep soil, and λ controls the rate of decrease with depth. The resulting porosity distribution affects grout penetration behavior through its influence on soil permeability. A higher nc increases the horizontal penetration radius (R) and vertical penetration distance (D) while reducing the diffusion cone angle (θ). Increasing n0 enlarges R and θ, whereas a larger λ decreases R and D and leads to a stabilized θ. The proposed model provides a quantitative description of porosity variation with depth and offers a basis for analyzing grout penetration in subgrade remediation.
We conducted a narrative review of the literature published between January 2021 and January 2026 using the PubMed and SciELO databases. The following search strategy was applied: (“sporotrichosis” OR “sporotrichoses”) AND (“Sporothrix schenckii” OR “Sporothrix globosa” OR “Sporothrix brasiliensis”) AND (comparison OR clinical OR treatment OR epidemiology OR virulence), with full-text articles available in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. This review addresses epidemiology, genotyping, immunology, routes of transmission, clinical manifestations in humans and animals, diagnostic approaches, treatment strategies, and measures for prevention and control. Advances have been reported recently across all topics addressed in this review. Increasing geographic spread of S. brasiliensis has been reported, along with the reports of new transmission routes, atypical clinical manifestations of the disease, novel diagnostic approaches, and emerging antifungal agents under pre-clinical investigation for treatment. This review shows that Sporothrix species differ significantly in transmission, virulence, and clinical outcomes, with S. brasiliensis being the most pathogenic due to its efficient zoonotic spread and association with severe disease. These findings highlight the importance of future studies from a One Health perspective.
OBJECTIVES:Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is the most common injury among masters runners. The single-leg horizontal hop test (SLHH) is a common return to running test utilized to assess the propulsive phase of running. The purpose of this study was to investigate the kinetic relationships between the SLHH test and running in masters runners with and without AT. DESIGN:Cross-Sectional Observational Study. SETTING:University Biomechanics Lab. PARTICIPANTS:Thirty-two master runners over age fifty were included, with 16 with AT (60.31 ± 8.37) and without AT (59.93 ± 4.95). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:3D motion capture and force plates were used to assess peak joint moments and powers during the SLHH and running. A simple linear regression was used to establish relationships. RESULTS:Masters runners with AT demonstrated SLHH peak lower extremity joint moments that were predictive of running peak lower extremity joint moments. Healthy masters runners demonstrated SLHH peak ankle plantarflexion moments that were predictive of running peak ankle plantarflexion moments. Both groups demonstrated SLHH peak ankle plantarflexion powers that were predictive of running peak ankle plantarflexion powers. CONCLUSIONS:The SLHH hop test may be an appropriate tool to predict running kinetics in masters runners with AT but not healthy masters runners.
