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Patellofemoral Alignment Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Radiographic Analysis Of 300 Patients With Two Implant Designs, Giselle K. Henry

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Pentagonal Pdte2 Monolayer For Sustainable Solar-Driven Hydrogen Production, Narender Kumar, Shambhu Bhandari, Dario Alfè, Ravindra Pandey, Nacir Tit

Michigan Tech Publications

This investigation demonstrates that the pentagonal PdTe2 (penta-PdTe2) monolayer is a highly tunable two-dimensional (2D) photocatalyst, characterized by the bandgap of 1.87 eV and high hole mobility. Using density functional theory calculations with the HSE06 functional, we show that tensile strain engineering (particularly at +2% and +3%) is essential for enabling spontaneous water splitting. At these strain values, the valence-band maximum and conduction-band maximum straddle the water redox potentials (H+/H2 and O2/H2O) under both acidic (pH = 0) and neutral (pH = 7) conditions. The monolayer's low hole effective mass facilitates rapid charge extraction, mitigating recombination and driving the oxygen …

Adaptive Improved Particle Swarm Optimization-Based Maximum Power Point Tracking And Energy Smoothing For Photovoltaic Hybrid Battery–Supercapacitor Storage Systems, Mohammad Aminul Islam, Guo Shaokai, Jakaria Mahdi Imam, Mohammad Khairul Basher, Nowshad Amin, Tarek Abedin, Mohammad Nur-E-Alam

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The rapid development of photovoltaic (PV) systems has made them an important component of the global clean energy strategy. However, the intermittency and non-linear characteristics of photovoltaic (PV) output remain major challenges for stable renewable energy utilization. This study proposes an adaptive improved particle swarm optimization (IPSO)-based maximum power point tracking (MPPT) strategy integrated with hybrid energy storage coordination for photovoltaic systems. The IPSO introduces adaptive inertia adjustment, velocity clamping, and stagnation reinitialization, which improve the convergence robustness under dynamic irradiance and temperature conditions. The algorithm was benchmarked against Perturb & Observe (P&O), Incremental Conductance (INC), and standard PSO using …

Defining Rectus Abdominus Muscle Changes Following Ventral Hernia Repair, Ananya Hari

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Assessor Experiences In Cmmc Level 2 Certification Assessments: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Of Role Expectations, Samuel Heuchert, John Hastings

Research & Publications

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program requires that third-party assessments be conducted under a non-consultative model. The model is intended to ensure impartiality for organizations seeking certification. While this structure defines expectations for assessor behavior, assessor experiences and interpretations of these constraints remain underexamined. The study examines the lived experiences of CMMC-Certified Assessors and how they navigate role expectations within the non-consultative model. Using Role Conflict Theory as a guiding framework, the study applied Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to semi-structured interviews to explore how assessors make sense of their roles. The analysis identified experiential themes that describe how assessors construct …

Fall 2026 Environmental Sciences Seminar Series, Sam Bogan, Sam Bogan

NRESS Seminars

The deep sea is Earth's largest and least-explored habitat, leaving much of its biology unknown. I will present two studies leveraging long-read sequencing to uncover the population dynamics and evolution of deep-sea vertebrates. First, we examined how deep-sea invasions constrained thermal adaptation in  globally distributed fishes. Second, we reconstructed the demography and population health of elusive, deep-foraging whales. In these intractable but important systems, advances in long-read sequencing enabled previously unattainable biological insights.

Fall 2026 Environmental Sciences Seminar Series, Wenjing Xu, Wenjing Xu

NRESS Seminars

Animal movement is fundamental to biodiversity, offering early signals of species' responses to environmental change. I first discuss how wildlife movement is shaped by landscape composition and configuration, from global to local scales. I then focus on one linear infrastructure reconfiguring landscapes worldwide: fences. Drawing on research from the western US and beyond, I show how fences reshape animal movement, with cascading consequences for ecosystems and societies. I close with reflections on broadening this science through visual storytelling.

Taste Matters: Designing And Testing A Nurse-Led Intervention In Oncology, Sharon Kilbride, Abigail Dillon, Bree Aguilar, Mary Hook

Nursing

Problem/Research Question: Taste alteration affects up to 70% of oncology patients receiving chemotherapy, leading to decreased dietary intake, malnutrition, and poor quality of life. It is often under reported due to lack of taste assessments during toxicity screening and has no known treatment. Researchers have shown that breast cancer patients were able to assess and control alterations with a researcher-delivered intervention. Research is needed to translate this promising strategy for clinical use with populations beyond breast cancer.

Objectives: An oncology-certified infusion nurse observed that many chemotherapy patients experienced taste alterations that affected their quality of life. The observations sparked interest …

Maternal Characteristics And The Social Determinants Of Health In Fetal Vs Postnatal Myelomeningocele Repair, Amy Rose Hardcastle

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Machine Learning Model For Sander’S Score Determination, Andrew Guo

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Beyond The Numbers: Body Mass Index In Gender Affirming Mastectomy, Alyssa M. Griffith

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Network Meta-Analysis Of The Impacts Of Social Determinants Of Health On Dialysis Patients’ Ability To Respond To Natural Disasters, Juan Paulo Yap Gonzales

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Delirium Education: Raising Awareness And Empowering Family Members And Caregivers To Detect And Prevent Delirium In The Hospital, Alexandra H. Goff

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Ai-Enhanced Predictive Model For Adverse Clinical Outcomes Of Chronic Diseases In Older Adults, Grace C. Giles

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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“Tell Your Story”: Storytelling To Enhance Mental Health And Social Connection In Older Adults, Faith O. Folorunso

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.

Fall 2026 Environmental Sciences Seminar Series, Bianca Lopez, Bianca Lopez

NRESS Seminars

Bianca has a PhD in ecology from UNC Chapel Hill and was a postdoc at the National Socio- Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC), the New School, and UMass Amherst, studying plant community ecology, urban ecology, and invasive species. She has been a professional editor at Science for 5 years, handling papers in community and ecosystem ecology, biogeography, paleoecology, sustainability, and environmental economics. In this talk, Bianca will discuss her work at Science and the inner workings of publishing research in this journal.

Bridging The Gap: Patient Perspectives On Transition Of Care In Hirschsprung Disease, Stefanie F. Faucher

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.

Amcf-1 Overexpression Enhances Motor And Physiological Outcomes In A Mouse Model Of Leigh Syndrome, Andrew Fanous

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Salinomycin Targets Cancer Stemness In Neuroblastoma Via Wnt/Β-Catenin And Akt/Mtor Attenuation, Blake M. Elliott

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Timing Of Kangaroo Care And Neurodevelopmental Outcomes In Extremely Preterm Infants, Sarah G. Eknoyan

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Analysis Of Surgical Irrigants In High-Pressure Paint Injection Injuries As Determined By Fluorescent Particle Imagery, Elise Ehrlich

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Assessing Awareness And Use Of Artificial Intelligence Tools Among Library Personnel In Public And Private Institutions In Ekiti State, Nigeria, Thomas Aanu Ojo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Artificial Intelligence is a technology integrated into libraries as a tool to help eliminate tedious and repetitive tasks. However, its awareness and use in libraries are still in the early stages. Therefore, this study investigated the awareness and use of AI tools among library personnel in public and private institutions in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The study population comprised 107 library personnel in Ekiti State. The questionnaire was used to elicit data. Descriptive statistics of frequency count, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that the level of awareness of AI tools among library …

Crafting Resilient Ai Policies For Education, Delight Ejiaka, Miranda Hannasch

AI in the Classroom: A Virtual Summit

The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence into academic spaces requires a shift from passive restriction to resilient, active pedagogical frameworks. This virtual panel explores actionable strategies to protect academic integrity, promote deep critical thinking, and manage AI use, particularly in foundational courses. Panelists will discuss the implementation of high-engagement classroom interventions. The will offer frameworks for transparent student disclosure practices. Attendees will leave with practical templates for syllabus policies, assignment rubrics, and disclosure benchmarks designed to foster a culture of transparency and process-oriented learning in an AI-permeated landscape.

Determining Optimal Surveillance Practices For Pediatric And Young Adult Germ Cell Tumors, Alexandra M. Dunker

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.

Development Of An Ai-Driven Application For Automated Evaluation Of Lower Extremity Impairments In Stroke And Rehabilitation, Alexander H. Do

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Interdisciplinary, Delphi-Driven Consensus Guidelines On The Use Of Intravenous Ketamine Infusions For Depressive Disorders From The American Society Of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists, And Practitioners (Askp3), David S Mathai, Madeleine Cluck, Amna M Aslam, Erin Amato, Arsalan Azam, Michael Banov, Kathleen A Barrett, Carl J Bonnett, David Feifel, Nicolas Grundmann, H Samuel Ko, Rupert Mcshane, Sandhya Prashad, Tatiana Santini, Lowan H Stewart, Patrick Sullivan, Stefany D Wolfsohn, Jill O Robinson, Amy L Mcguire, L Alison Mcinnes

Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Staff Publications

Background: Off-label use of intravenous ketamine (IVK) for depression is a widespread practice with limited regulation in the United States. There is an urgent need for current, evidence-informed treatment guidelines to facilitate patient safety, clinical decision-making, and care quality in real-world contexts.

Methods: The American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists and Practitioners (ASKP3) convened an interdisciplinary working committee tasked with creating guidelines for use of IVK for depression in outpatient settings. Guideline development followed a two-stage process: 1) a hybrid systematic and targeted evidence review and preliminary drafting by the committee, and 2) consensus refinement through a modified Delphi method …

Evaluating Data-Mining Strategies For Label-Free Raman Microspectroscopic Analysis Of Cellular Processes In Vitro: Dynamic Dimensionality Reduction, Zohreh Mirveis, Nitin Patil, Hugh J. Byrne

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Understanding dynamic intracellular metabolism is essential for elucidating cellular function and disease mechanisms. However, analysing time-resolved spectral data is challenging due to overlapping signals, high dimensionality, and biological variability. This study evaluates the applicability of Multivariate Curve Resolution-Alternating Least Squares (MCR-ALS) for resolving complex cellular spectral data and introduces a framework that integrates Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of sequential time points as a preprocessing step. PCA was used to extract dominant spectral variance associated with biological kinetics (PC1), and MCR-ALS was subsequently applied to the sequential PC1 loadings to enhance the recovery of kinetic trends. To validate the approach, simulated …

Green Lithium Extraction From Alkaline Brines Using A Dibenzoylmethane Octanol System, Maryam Gonbadi, Shayan Abrishami, Ozra Gholipour, Ana Vafadar, Amir Razmjou

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The escalating global demand for lithium necessitates the development of efficient, selective, and environmentally sustainable extraction technologies from brine resources. This study presents a novel solvent extraction system employing dibenzoylmethane (DBM) as a lithium-selective β-diketone chelating extractant and 1-octanol as a biodegradable diluent for lithium recovery from alkaline salt lake brines. The effects of critical process parameters, including aqueous phase pH, extractant concentration, and total dissolved solids (TDS), on lithium extraction efficiency and selectivity were systematically investigated. Under optimized conditions (pH 12, 0.3 M DBM in 1-octanol), the system achieved a single-stage lithium extraction efficiency of 80.8% with exceptional separation …

Corrigendum To “Characterizing The Metabolites Of The Tyrosine-Kinase Inhibitor Pexidartinib In Mouse Feces, Urine, Plasma, And Liver” [J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal. 265 (2025) 117034], Xuan Qin, Si Chen, John M Hakenjos, Jian Wang, Lei Guo, Ashish Dogra, Zhaoyong Hu, Kevin R Mackenzie, Feng Li

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

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Fall 2026 Environmental Sciences Seminar Series, Shamsunnahar Suchana, Shamsunnahar Suchana

NRESS Seminars

Plastic pollution has become a major environmental challenge because of its persistence and widespread impacts on natural systems. This has accelerated the transition toward sustainable plastic alternatives and recycling based approaches. While these strategies aim to reduce the long term impacts of plastic waste, relatively little is known about how these materials change once they enter the environment. Using examples from biodegradable and semisynthetic polymers and recycled tire rubber, this seminar will examine how environmental weathering influences their transformation and interactions, with implications for their fate, exposure, and potential toxicity.