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Band Gap Information Extraction From Materials Science Literature – A Pilot Study, Satanu Ghosh, Kun Lu

Faculty Publications

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to present a preliminary work on extracting band gap information of materials from academic papers. With increasing demand for renewable energy, band gap information will help material scientists design and implement novel photovoltaic (PV) cells.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors collected 1.44 million titles and abstracts of scholarly articles related to materials science, and then filtered the collection to 11,939 articles that potentially contain relevant information about materials and their band gap values. ChemDataExtractor was extended to extract information about PV materials and their band gap information. Evaluation was performed on randomly sampled information records …

Reducing Patient Handoff Inadequacies Using An Electronic Medical Record Based Standardized Handoff Tool In The Critical Care Unit, Mariah E. Needham

Master's Theses and Capstones

INTRODUCTION: Inadequate handoff communication is a contributing factor in sentinel events and adverse patient outcomes. Research has shown that the use of a standardized handoff tool can improve quality of handoff communication. This quality improvement (QI) project sought to standardize handoff and reduce the risk of adverse patient outcomes by utilizing the I-PASS handoff tool available in the electronic medical record (EMR).

AIM: The aim of this quality improvement project was to improve the accuracy of nurse-to-nurse patient handoffs.

METHODS: The outcomes measured by the post-intervention survey were the number of reported handoffs received with omissions, the percentage of staff …

Increasing Patient Satisfaction With Noise Reduction On Medical Surgical Units: A Quality Improvement Project, Chennah Sharpe

Master's Theses and Capstones

Background: Noise has been linked to negative impacts on patient’s rest, length of stay (LOS), the immune system’s ability to fight infections, pain and anxiety levels, and readmission rates. Quality improvement projects in non-intensive care units are needed to determine major causes of noise and factors which impact patients’ rest, perception of noise, and satisfaction with medical-surgical unit care.

Aim: The global aim of this quality improvement project was to increase medical-surgical patients’ satisfaction by reducing the impact of noise in their inpatient stay. The specific aim was to increase the percent of patients, who responded Always to the Hospital …

Promoting Postpartum Knowledge And Support Through The Provision Of Educational And Support Resources During The Postpartum Admission Stay: A Quality Improvement Project, Danielle Woodman

Master's Theses and Capstones

BACKGROUND: The postpartum period is often imbued with heightened emotions, unfamiliar challenges, and an abundance of uncertainty. Postpartum depression and anxiety are well discussed in literature, yet postpartum mothers may lack knowledge of these conditions and their associated risk factors, signs, and symptoms as well as the support resources which are available to them. Improved postpartum support and awareness may alleviate the prevalence, severity, and progression of these conditions into more severe cases.

LOCAL PROBLEM: Within the given microsystem, a gap in postpartum educational and support resources exists due to a lack of resource awareness and ease of accessibility.

METHODS: …

Review Of Age-Related Trends Of Infection Among People Hospitalized For Infection With Concurrent Substance Use, Julia Catherine Lucia Gregorio

Honors Theses and Capstones

Abstract

Background: Opioids and related injections are the most common drug associated with infection (Capizzi et al., 2020). Overall, data overwhelmingly shows infection and overdose rates on the rise in recent years (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2019).

Methods: The aim of this study was to identify trends between age and concurrent infection rates related to substance use from 2012 to 2019. This quantitative study utilized data from the NH Hospital Discharge Summaries (Office of Health Statistics, 2021). Specifically, trends among three age groups (young adults (18-34), middle-aged (35-54), and older adults (55+)) who were admitted to an inpatient unit or the …

The State Of Our Community Social Capital In Kensington, New Hampshire, Sawyer B. Rogers

Honors Theses and Capstones

This study investigates the transformation of social capital over time, using the example of a small New England town: Kensington, New Hampshire. National social capital assessments indicate a substantial decline in social capital since the post-WW2 era. Kensington does not follow this extreme decline in social capital, with a significant rise during the 90s and into the early 2000s. Additionally, Kensington has high levels of social capital when compared to New Hampshire residents overall. Survey findings point to strong trust, yet weak social infrastructure in Kensington. Therefore, the most consistent way to maintain social capital between shifts is to create …

Nh 4-H Presents - Flix Video Contest Guide, Nh 4-H

UNH Cooperative Extension

NH 4-H Presents - FLIX Video Contest Guide

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Civic Leadership Learning Series, Landau

UNH Cooperative Extension

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True Leaders In Equity Institute Application Packet, Kristen Landau

UNH Cooperative Extension

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Strengthening Connections: Downtown & Trails Keene, New Hampshire 2022 Final Report, Shannon Rogers, Jada Lindblom

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Families Registering For 4-H Events, Kristen Landau

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

4-H Online Help Guide - Creating Participant Profile + Event Registration + Cc Payments, Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

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4-H Online Help Guide - Event Registration + Cc Payments, Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

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4-H Online Help Guide - Family Enrollment + Event Registration + Cc Payments, Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

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New Hampshire Statewide Oak Wilt Response Plan, Cooperative Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

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2021 Unh Extension Statewide Highlights Sheet, Amy Loader

UNH Cooperative Extension

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2021 Unh Extension Sullivan County Highlights Sheet, Amy Loader

UNH Cooperative Extension

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Unh Research Finds Lack Of Childcare Led To Disproportionate Job Loss, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

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Passion For Fashion, Christina Casinelli

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Democrats Sour On Sununu As Nh Governor's Approval Continues To Decline 12/22/2021, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

After enjoying widespread popularity throughout much of his tenure as governor, only a slim majority currently approve of Governor Chris Sununu's job performance. Much of this decline is due to a sizeable drop in support among Democrats. With Sununu having chosen not to run for the U.S. Senate in 2022, several individuals have been mentioned as candidates for the Republican nomination, but many are not well-known or well-liked in the state. A record low believe the state is headed in the right direction.

Approval Among Democrats Fuels Uptick In Biden Approval In Granite State 12/21/2021, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

President Joe Biden's approval rating has improved slightly, with state residents now evenly divided in their assessment of his job performance. Biden's approval among Democrats, which had declined for months, now matches marks from earlier in his presidency. Slim majorities disapprove of Biden's handling of foreign affairs and the economy, but a small majority approve of his handling of COVID-19. Only a quarter of Granite Staters feel the country is headed in the right direction.

Unh Research Amidst Covid-19 Finds Leadership Style May Impact Crisis Outcomes, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

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3d Bio-Printability Of Hybrid Pre-Crosslinked Hydrogels, Cartwright Nelson, Slesha Tuladhar, Loren Launen, Ahasan Habib

New Hampshire EPSCoR

Maintaining shape fidelity of 3D bio-printed scaffolds with soft biomaterials is an ongoing challenge. Here, a rheological investigation focusing on identifying useful physical and mechanical properties directly related to the geometric fidelity of 3D bio-printed scaffolds is presented. To ensure during- and post-printing shape fidelity of the scaffolds, various percentages of Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) (viscosity enhancer) and different calcium salts (CaCl2 and CaSO4, physical cross-linkers) were mixed into alginate before extrusion to realize shape fidelity. The overall solid content of Alginate-Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) was limited to 6%. A set of rheological tests, e.g., flow curves, amplitude tests, and three interval …

Unh Receives $3.5 Million To Develop Innovative Stem Education Programs, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

On The Bookshelf, Susan Dumais

UNH Today Archive

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Teaching The Information Literate Supply Chain, Wendy G. Pothier

Faculty Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic placed a spotlight on supply chain and logistics in business conversations and highly sought information about current events became an increased area of teaching and research support for business librarians. Over the summer of 2021, UNH Business & Economics Librarian Wendy Pothier designed a new credit course for the fall semester, “Disruption in the Supply Chain". Utilizing her background in international logistics management, this talks shares an approaching to integrating the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy in designing and teaching a new business course.

Probing Secondary Coordination Sphere Interactions Within Porphyrin-Cored Polymer Nanoparticles, Brian F. Patenaude, Erik B. Berda, Samuel Pazincni

New Hampshire EPSCoR

A suite of zinc porphyrin-cored random coil polymers and polymeric nanoparticles with varying degrees of potential hydrogen bonding character and steric bulk were synthesized and characterized to study secondary coordination sphere interactions. The reaction of cyanide with N,N-dimethylformamide in the presence of porphyrin-cored polymeric nanoparticles was monitored via UV-Vis spectroscopy. It is shown that the zinc porphyrin-cored polymers and nanoparticles catalyzed the reaction of cyanide with N,N-dimethylformamide with the highest reaction rates occurring with polymeric nanoparticles with a greater number of potential hydrogen bond donors and greater steric bulk.

2020-2021 Faculty Senate Xxvi - December 13, 2021 Minutes Summary, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

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Unh Receives Over $3 Million For Multi-State Coastal Restoration And Resilience Program, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

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Unh Research Finds Future Snowmelt Could Have Costly Consequences On Infrastructure, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

No abstract provided.