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Prólogo - Para Un Hispanismo Sin Fronteras (Los Editores, Pp. 6-9), Jorge A. Hernández Jr., Alessio Piras

Intersecciones Hispánicas: Revista de Cultura, Literatura y Lingüística

No abstract provided.

An Interview With Santiago Vaquera-Vásquez, An Unrepentant Border Crosser (Jorge A. Hernández Jr. Y Alonso Arana, Pp. 11-15), Jorge A. Hernández Jr., Alonso Arana

Intersecciones Hispánicas: Revista de Cultura, Literatura y Lingüística

Having a conversation with Santiago Vaquera-Vásquez, professor and Chair of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of New Mexico, is like sitting down at your family table and sharing a deep conversation about the best tacos in town, experiences about crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, traveling across the globe, and everything in between. This interview was born out of our long-time relationship as students of his and out of personal and shared connections, reflections, and conversations regarding the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, la frontera, and northern Mexico. In this interview, he talks about his upbringing, influences within his creative and …

“So, Like… Tú Sabes”: An Approach To Bilingual Discourse Markers In Puerto Rican Spanish Oral Interaction (Piero Visconte, Pp. 21-45), Piero Visconte

Intersecciones Hispánicas: Revista de Cultura, Literatura y Lingüística

This paper examines discourse markers (DMs) (i.e., pues, entonces, you know, so, I mean, etc.) and their linguistic variations in contexts of English-Spanish interaction in Puerto Rico. This linguistic category represents an aspect of discourse analysis that has captivated great interest in recent years, since its “main function is to connect utterances to each other and to the larger context” (Crible and Blackwell 2020: 24). As shown in several sociolinguistic research articles conducted in the Puerto Rican diaspora of New York City in the last twenty years (Torres 1997, 2002; Lipski 2005), the profound and protracted contact between Spanish and …

La Alternancia De Códigos En El Habla De Los Beisbolistas Hispano- Hablantes: Un Análisis Lingüístico (Sarah Walker, Pp. 68-81), Sarah Walker

Intersecciones Hispánicas: Revista de Cultura, Literatura y Lingüística

El fenómeno de la alternancia de códigos resulta del contacto entre lenguas y, de esta manera, se puede afectar a millones de personas y llevar una variedad casi infinita. Según Myers-Scotton (2017), la alternancia de códigos es la producción de discursos que contienen morfemas de múltiples variedades o lenguas. Puede tomar la forma interoracional o intraoracional, y sigue su propio conjunto de reglas (Myers-Scotton, 2017). El presente trabajo intenta explorar y describir el fenómeno de la alternancia de códigos en relación con el deporte del béisbol desde una perspectiva semántica, sintáctica y sociolingüística. Dado que la literatura ya incluye información …

05-02-24 Hsc Committee Meeting Agenda, Hsc Committee

HSC Committee (A subcommittee of the UNM Board of Regents)

05-02-24 HSC Committee Meeting Agenda

Evolution In Complex Systems: A Computational Prespective, Andisheh Dadashi

Computer Science ETDs

As we are entering the era of multi-omic datasets, it is increasingly evident that the complexities of natural systems exceed the capabilities of current computational methodologies. My dissertation research aims to reduce this gap by using computational frameworks to investigate the evolution of complex systems. I apply a model of metabolic networks to predict human embryonic metabolism during peri-implantation (Chapter I), offering insights into the foundations of early human development. This dissertation further examines the basis of the phenotypic evolution of polygenic traits when subjected to directional (Chapter II) and temporally varying environmental shifts (Chapter III), revealing the roles of …

Hsc Connects Newsletter - April 26, 2024, Unm Hsc Communications

HSC Connects Newsletters

Weekly newsletter of the UNM Health Sciences Center.

Unm Hslic Organizational Chart 2024, Sally Bowler-Hill

HSLIC Organizational Charts

No abstract provided.

All Of Us: Using Big Data To Study Factors Affecting Health And Health Impacts ​, Deborah Rhue, Todd Quinn, Lori D. Sloane, Karl Benedict

Posters and Presentations

The NIH All of Us Research Program brings together health and associated survey data on over 750,000 diverse Americans. UNM and UNM HSC researchers and students can use the All of Us data and analysis platform to address public health and biomedical research questions. Learn more about the All of Us Research Program. We will provide information about the different data sets and tiers of access available, the onboarding required, and available training options.

Calafate Zoológicos Humanos, Hans Mülchi Bremer, Latin American And Iberian Institute

LAII Events

Toward the end of the 19th century, 25 people from four different Chilean indigenous groups were kidnapped from Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia by a German businessman and taken to Europe to be exhibited as attractions in cities throughout the continent. THE HUMAN ZOO uncovers the history of this colonial spectacle, and follows the fallout into the present.

With Chilean historian Christian Baez, director Hans Mülchi Bremer contacts these native people’s descendants, and traces their voyage from South America across Europe, paying particular attention to the fate of Calafate, a Selk’nam boy who was taken when he was just 9 …

Filming The Invisible: The Hidden Stories Of Indigenous Cultures, Hans Mülchi Bremer, Latin American And Iberian Institute

LAII Events

UNM and CNM (Central New Mexico Community College) are excited to host Filming the Invisible: The Hidden Stories of Indigenous Cultures with Hans Mülchi Bremer. In this presentation Hans will talk about his experience filming hidden stories of Indigenous cultures from the Global South. These stories are often not taught in schools. He will also address how he has had the privilege of accessing these stories with his camera. This documentation has allowed some events to go from anonymity to official history,
Food will be served.

Roundtable With Hans Mülchi Bremer, Hans Mülchi Bremer, Latin American And Iberian Institute

LAII Events

Are you interested in documentaries, cinematography, and storytelling through film? Join us for an informal opportunity to talk to award winning director, Dr. Hans Mülchi on how he has merged his passions for Indigneous histories and film making.

Mindful Parenting And Harsh Parenting: The Indirect Role Of Maternal Stress, Heidi M. Sanders

Individual, Family, and Community Education ETDs

This study explored associations between maternal mindful parenting (i.e., mindful discipline, being in the moment with the child), maternal parental stress, and harsh parenting (i.e., physical and psychological harsh parenting) in early childhood. A sample of 172 mothers of young children in New Mexico completed questionnaires assessing perceived parental stress, use of harsh parenting, and mindful parenting. Results of the path model analysis demonstrated that being mindful in the moment with the child was directly, negatively associated with physical harsh parenting and also negatively associated with perceived stress. Mindful discipline was directly, negatively associated with both psychological aggression and perceived …

Plasma Diagnostics For Anode Cathode Plasmas And High Energy Density Physics On A Linear Transformer Driver, Robert Beattie-Rossberg

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

A twelve-brick air insulated linear transformer driver (LTD) was characterized by charging to voltages ranging from 30 to 70 kV and delivering energy to two separate resistive loads. Various plasma diagnostics were built and fielded with an emphasis on the design, implementation and analysis of a Mach Zehnder interferometer, a moiré deflectometer and a spectroscopy system providing information on the temporal evolution of plasma electron density and atomic composition. Rogowski coils, XRD radiation detectors, framing camera images and time integrated DSLR images are used to further understand load conditions where current data, x ray radiation data, velocity data and instability …

Updating The Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screen For Inclusion Of An Intensive Care Population, Ryan Grammens, Joe Lopez, Jessie R. Maxwell

2024 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Background: Critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) is a serious concern for newborns, accounting for 6-10% of infant deaths. A screening mechanism using pre- and post-ductal saturations was adopted by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in 2012 for detecting such lesions. This screening guideline was limited in application to healthy term newborns. Thus, preterm infants or infants requiring supplemental oxygen support often receive the CCHD screening just before discharge when the opportunity to use to screen identify possible congenital heart disease has passed. We aimed to develop a guideline consistent with the AAP 2018 recommendations and to provide guidance for …

Direct Hyperbilirubinemia And Infant Characteristics In A Newborn Intensive Care Population, Maritza Chavez, Holly Kastendieck, Jessie R. Maxwell, Dawn Novak

2024 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Background: Direct hyperbilirubinemia is frequently encountered in the NICU and is always a pathologic condition. It is exceedingly difficult to distinguish between common causes of direct hyperbilirubinemia based on laboratory work-up alone. Through retrospective chart review we aim to better establish the incidence of risk factors and progression of direct hyperbilirubinemia in the NICU, with the goal of streamlining the secondary evaluation.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted for neonates admitted to the University of New Mexico Hospital NICU from February 1^st, 2019, through February 1^st, 2022 who had a direct hyperbilirubinemia level of .5 …

Utilization Of Dexmedetomidine Positively Impacts Length Of Hospitalization In A Neonatal Intensive Care Population, Austin Carrier, Dane G. Winter, Zoe Henderson, Jessica Gross, Eleni Shenk, Jessie R. Maxwell

2024 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Background: Pain medication use in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can be highly challenging due to concerns for negative impact on long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes. Many commonly utilized pain medications and sedatives such as midazolam, fentanyl, and morphine have problematic side effects, for example, decreased gut motility, that can prolong time to full feeds and increase hospital length of stay. Dexmedetomidine may be a safe alternative, although ongoing investigations are needed to determine which patient populations may safely receive this medication.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed of term infants admitted to the NICU at the University of New …

Eat, Sleep, Console Versus Usual Care For Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal, Sandra Beauman, Jessie R. Maxwell, Sarah Sanders, Elizabeth Kuan, Jennifer Montoya, Conra Lacy, Alberta S. Kong, Anne Hittson, Hengameh Raissy, Ispctn Clinical Sites

2024 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Background:

Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) occurs following in utero opioid exposure and prolongs newborn hospitalizations. NOWS severity has traditionally been assessed using the Finnegan Neonatal Abstinence Scoring Tool (FNAST). In recent years, the Eat, Sleep, Console care approach (ESC) was developed and has been rapidly adopted. This research proposed to compare various outcomes in infants managed with FNAST vs ESC.

Methods:

This study was a multicenter, stepped-wedge, cluster randomized trial which evaluated infants who were ≥36 weeks gestation and managed for NOWS at one of 26 sites Hospitals were randomized to transition from usual care (UC) with the FNAST …

Guideline Development For The Use Of Glucocorticoids In Critically Ill Infants And Children, Jacqueline Piñön, Jessie R. Maxwell, Dawn Novak, Anjali Subbaswamy, Kristi Watterberg, Michele Hutchison

2024 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Background: Many critically ill children receive glucocorticoids (GCs), especially to treat pressor-resistant hypotension, but GCs may increase all-cause mortality. We will identify factors that contribute to GC exposure in PICU and NICU patients, determine the range of doses used, and develop guidelines for GC use in this population.

Methods: Phase 1 of this study is a retrospective chart review to identify factors that contribute to GC exposure in PICU and NICU patients and determine the range of doses used, (expressed as hydrocortisone equivalents/m²/d (HC equiv/m²/d)). The data will be used to develop guidelines for the use …

The Hemodynamically Significant Patent Ductus Arteriosus And Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Abby Fyfe, Jon Love, Sofia Markee

2024 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Background: The patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common complication of prematurity that affects the majority of extremely preterm infants. In epidemiological studies, babies with a persistent PDA had increased rates of interventricular hemorrhage, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), necrotizing enterocolitis, and cerebral palsy. However, numerous clinical trials have demonstrated no improvement in outcomes with medical treatment of the PDA. However, the reliability of these studies has been called into question becaues the majority use size alone to determine hemodynamic significance of the ductus and did not include babies at the youngest gestational ages. It has been theorized that using a more …

Antenatal Exposure To Medication For Opioid Use Disorder And Infant Outcomes In The Esc-Now Randomized Controlled Trial, Sandra Beauman, Jessie R. Maxwell, Anne Hittson, Alberta S. Kong, Hengameh Raissy, Nichd Neonatal Research Network, Nih Echo Program Idea States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network

2024 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Background: Exposure to buprenorphine as a medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) during pregnancy is associated with better outcomes compared to methadone for infants assessed with the Finnegan Neonatal Abstinence Scoring tool (FNAST). The ESC-NOW trial showed improved outcomes for infants assessed and managed with the Eat, Sleep, Console care approach (ESC) when compared to usual care with FNAST (UC). This sub-analysis assessed the association between antenatal MOUD type and infant outcomes by care approach used for managing infants with NOWS.

Methods: We compared a cohort of infants with antenatal exposure to buprenorphine or methadone who were managed …

Hematochezia: An Abnormal Presentation Of A Vascular Malformation, Kathleen Ordas, Joy-Marie Brusenback, Sahana Ummadi, Shannon Tocchio, Razan Alkhouri, Soha Shah

2024 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Case Report:

Hematochezia and anemia are common problems seen in the pediatric population, and oftentimes are managed on an outpatient basis. Lower GI bleeds are less common in children compared to upper GI bleeds, with vascular malformations being an uncommon cause of GI bleeds. While there have been published cases of pediatric colorectal vascular abnormalities, there have been few published cases of pelvic vascular anomalies that only cause colonic displacement without abnormality on colonoscopy.

We present the case of a 6 year-old male with a one-year history of hematochezia, constipation, and microcytic anemia initially managed outpatient with iron supplements and …

Improving Resident Confidence In Delivering Anticipatory Safety Guidance, Alaina George, Avery Tsuha, Chandler Todd

2024 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Background During Pediatric Well Child Checks (WCCs) there are many safety anticipatory guidance topics that should be discussed (water, choking, falls, car seats, guns, sun protection, etc) (1, 2). The current busy outpatient clinic is a challenging environment to discuss all of these important topics, which also creates a difficult environment for residents to practice giving anticipatory guidance (3). Focusing on fewer topics (4) during each WCC may allow residents to more confidently discuss these topics with families.

Methods In order to improve resident confidence, we designed quarter sheet handouts for WCCs ages 0-3 years old, primarily based on AAP …

Voices In Contraception: A Qualitative Analysis Of Patient Experiences, Miriam G. Favela Hernandez, Irene Cantu, Ana Carolina B. De Lima, Jane W. Mcgrath, Alberta S. Kong

2024 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Background: Navigating contraceptive care is a complex and personal journey for individuals. Recognizing the significance of fostering a positive patient-provider encounter, our study delves into a comprehensive analysis of the experiences of patients navigating contraceptive care, with the aim of identifying and illustrating common emerging themes. Additionally, our research aims to accentuate the importance of respecting patient autonomy and avoiding any form of coercion in contraceptive care, promoting an environment that prioritizes collaborative decision-making between patients and healthcare professionals.

Methods: This qualitative research study examined the experiences and decision-making processes of contraception users in New Mexico (NM) (n=13) who have …

An Improvement-Focused Assessment Of Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhaler With Spacer (Mdi-S) Technique Among Pediatric Providers, Soha Shah, Salimeh Khazaei Nejad

2024 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Background: Uncontrolled asthma results in significant costs to families and society. To achieve the best possible results for asthma control, the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program recommends that providers demonstrate and assess metered-dose inhaler–spacer (MDI-S) technique at each medical visit. However, healthcare professionals are not always well-versed in the correct usage of inhalation devices. Our study aims to assess the knowledge and technique of pediatric healthcare professionals about the use of MDI-S and to assess if these can be improved with a brief video-based intervention. Methods: Study participants were recruited from pediatric residents, pediatric advanced practice providers, pediatric hospitalists, …

Prefrontal Medial Cortex Dendritic Complexity Alteration Following Prenatal Alcohol Exposure And Placental Insufficiency, Zarena M. Dominguez, Suzy Davies, Roberto N. Almeida Mancero, Daniel D. Savage, Jessie R. Maxwell

2024 Pediatric Research Forum Session

Executive functioning is the ability to control and coordinate abilities and behaviors, but prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) negatively impacts these functions. The medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) is a crucial brain region that plays an essential role in higher level functioning such as motivation, long-term memory, and sociability. The effects of PAE have been shown to alter the fetal blood flow in utero, which results in placental insufficiency (PI). PI has negative impacts on fetal development and neurodevelopmental outcomes. There has been little research on the effects of the combination of PAE and PI. We aimed to further investigate the impact …

Afro-Descendant Women's Poetry From Costa Rica: A Reading And Talk With Shirley Campbell Barr, Shirley Campbell Barr, Latin American And Iberian Institute

LAII Events

Join us for a poetry reading and lecture on Afro-descendant women writing with Shirley Campbell Barr, an Afro-Costa Rican poet and activist of the Afro-descendant movement in Latin America. Her acclaimed poem "Rotundamente Negra" has become an emblem for many Afro-descendent organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean and has received several distinctions across the region. Her work has been largely disseminated through Afro-descendant and women's organizations in Latin America.

Vielka Solano: El Servicio Como Vocación, La Poesía Como Salvación, Vielka Solano, Latin American And Iberian Institute

LAII Events

As part of Abril para la palabra 2024 and Segundo Encuentro de Ángeles en la Tierra Del Encanto, Vielka Solano will host a talk about her service work and dedication to poetry. This talk will be in Spanish and English.

Institutional And Policy Resilience And Local Politics. Lessons From The Social And Solidarity Economy In Barcelona, Eric Griego Montoya Dr.

LAII Events

Based on his research, Dr. Eric Griego Montoya will lead a presentation that explores the interplay between local electoral politics and institutions created to advance the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) and sustainability, specifically in Barcelona.

The Development Of Identity, Self-Efficacy, And Persistence Intentions Among Frontline Healthcare Apprentices, Amber Gallup Ph.D.

Organization, Information and Learning Sciences ETDs

Apprenticeship, an established learning model and workforce development strategy, is increasingly used in frontline healthcare occupations. Through three research papers, this dissertation examined the impacts of U.S. registered apprenticeship and what promotes success. I used qualitative and mixed methods to explore the development of self-efficacy, professional identity, and persistence intentions among frontline healthcare apprentices. After analyzing data from a systematic literature review (n=134), interviews (n=17), and surveys of frontline healthcare apprentices and workers (n=71), I identified themes in registered apprenticeship; revealed gaps in research on the design of apprenticeship that promote learning and success; designed and evaluated a survey to …