A wide series of copolymer materials with various contents of 4-vinyl-diisopropyl-phtalate ester (10–90 mol%), divinylbenzene (1–11 mol%) and styrene, as monomers, were obtained by radical copolymerization. In the last steps of the synthe...
2 March 2021
(1) Background: The purpose of this exploratory study was to describe variation in age of onset of functional limitations of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) compared to other racial and ethnic groups. (2) Methods: Adults age 45 years and...
Compared to the general population of Hawai‘i, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders (NHPI) shoulder a disproportionately high risk for obesity-related cardiometabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The gu...
This paper proposes a convenient route to oxidize the –CH2–OH groups in the water-soluble pullulan, using a new catalytic polymer-supported N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) immobilized on polystyrene. The protocol involves the presence of sodium hypochlor...
Herein, an alternative method for adipic acid (AA) synthesis of industrial importance has been reported. The proposed novel method involves the one-step, solvent-free oxidation of a cyclohexane/cyclohexanone (CH/CH=O) mixture, with a cheap oxidizing...
The C-6 in the maltotriose unit of pullulan was oxidized in an alkaline medium (pH = 10), utilizing a green method that included hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as an oxidant and N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) as a catalyst for various reaction times. The stru...
Nicotinic acid (NA) is a heteroaromatic carboxylic acid mainly used as feed, in breakfast cereals, and as a beverage additive. Moreover, it is used as an anti-pellagra drug and as an ingredient in multivitamin supplements. It is manufactured using th...
14 December 2021
Background: We examined e-cigarette use as a prospective predictor of alcohol and marijuana abuse symptoms in a sample consisting of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (NHPI), Filipino, Asian (i.e., Japanese, Chinese, Korean), and White young...
26 January 2025
This study examines predictors of life satisfaction in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NH/PI) college students, who form an underrepresented group in well-being research. In a sample of 128 NH/PI students from a public university in Hawaii, sel...
21 September 2024
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (NHPIs) are overrepresented in Hawai‘i’s houseless population. Indigenous populations, such as NHPIs, may encounter experiences of historical trauma that impact their well-being. This original researc...
The formation of (2S,3S)-S-[(Z)-aminovinyl]-3-methyl-D-cysteine (AviMeCys) substructures was developed based on the photocatalyzed-oxidative decarboxylation of lanthionine-bearing peptides. The decarboxylative selenoetherification of the N-hydroxypht...
N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) is an organocatalyst for free-radical processes able to promote the aerobic oxidation of a wide range of organic substrates. In particular, NHPI can catalyze the hydroperoxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Thi...
Despite radiation therapy (RT) and surgery being the curative treatments, prior work demonstrated that the aggregated Asian American (AA) and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders (NHPI) population refuse RT and surgery at a higher rates than o...
Defatting dehulled hemp seeds is a crucial step prior to protein extraction. However, conventional methods rely on flammable solvents, posing significant health, safety, and environmental concerns. Additionally, hemp protein has poor extractability,...
The selective oxidation of toluene to yield value-added oxygenates, such as benzyl alcohol, benzaldehyde, and benzoic acid, via dioxygen presents a chlorine-free approach under benign conditions. Metal-free catalytic processes are preferred to avoid...
Brachytherapy improves clinical outcomes among women diagnosed with cervical and endometrial cancers. Recent evidence demonstrates that declining brachytherapy boosts for women with cervical cancer were associated with higher mortality. In this retro...
The oxidation of ethylbenzene using dioxygen was carried out applying a new catalytic system—heterogeneous N-hydroxyphthalimide (PS-NHPI) coated with an ionic liquid containing CoCl2. The catalytic system represents a combination of solid catal...
Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (NHPIs) were disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and remain significantly under-vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2. To understand vaccine hesitancy, we surveyed 1124 adults residing in a region with one of...
A degassed mixture containing 0.416 mmol 3-hexene and 0.083 mmol N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI),1,2 in 5 mL acetonitrile was added to a degassed solution of lead tetraacetate3 (0.041mmol in 5 mL acetonitrile) under nitrogen atmosphere at room temperatur...
A degassed mixture containing 0.245 mmol cyclohexene and 0.05 mmol N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI),1,2 in 5 mL acetonitrile was added to a degassed solution of lead tetraacetate3 (0.025 mmol in 5 mL acetonitrile) under nitrogen atmosphere at room tempera...
A degassed mixture containing 0.38 mmol cyclooctene and 0.0767 mmol N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI),1,2 in 5 mL acetonitrile was added to a degassed solution of lead tetraacetate3 (0.038 mmol in 5 mL acetonitrile) under nitrogen atmosphere, at room tempe...
6 January 2023
Background: Young adults often derive self-identity from affiliation with peer crowds, which may be defined as reputation-based peer groups centered around characterizable lifestyle norms. Little is known about peer crowds prevalent among Asian Ameri...
Nanometer-size Co-ZIF (zeolitic imidazolate frameworks) catalyst was prepared for selective oxidation of toluene to benzaldehyde under mild conditions. The typical characteristics of the metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) material were affirmed by the X...
Despite the obvious advantages of heterogeneous photocatalysts (availability, stability, recyclability, the ease of separation from products and safety) their application in organic synthesis faces serious challenges: generally low efficiency and sel...
The study used the American Time Use Survey data from 2010 to 2019 to compare the daily moderate-to-vigorous activity of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) and seven Asian ethnic subgroups. Adults aged 24 years and older were included. The...
28 October 2024
The purpose of this study is to describe the development and initial validation of a survey focused on problematic situations involving e-cigarette use by rural Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) youths. A 5-phase approach to test developmen...
Background/Objectives: Coupling mobile health (mHealth) technology with community-based nutrition programs may enhance diet quality in adolescents. This pilot study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of integrating Por...
Oxyfunctionalization of toluene to value-added benzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid is of great significance. In this work, Co-Schiff bases were immobilized on commercial silica gel by covalent anchoring, and resulting catalysts were used to...
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) has advanced significantly with the incorporation of imaging and physiology assessment techniques. Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) and Non-Hyperemic Pressure indices (NHPIs) provide information regarding the fun...
N-(diisopropylphosphanyl)benzamide, PhC(O)NHPiPr2, has been synthesized in good yield following two alternative procedures that employ benzamide as the starting material. The first one is a two-step preparation, in which N-(trimetilsilyl)benzamide is...
The aim of this study was to investigate caregivers’ experiences of complementary feeding (CF) among the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (NHPI), and Filipino populations. Research focused on the timing of CF commencement, and the inf...
Cancer health disparities represent profound inequalities in incidence, outcomes, and survivorship across populations. While traditionally examined through distinct lenses of either molecular biology or social epidemiology, these disparities arise fr...
Introduction: Given that the success of vaccines against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) relies on herd immunity, identifying patients at risk for vaccine hesitancy is imperative—particularly for those at high risk for severe COVID-19 (i.e., mino...
Background: Recent studies have shown that parental educational attainment is associated with a larger superior temporal cortical surface area associated with higher reading ability in children. Simultaneously, the marginalization-related diminished...