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Robust Multiple Regimes In Growth Volatility, Andros Kourtellos, Ioanna Stylianou, Chih Ming Tan

Economics & Finance Faculty Publications

In this paper, we uncover growth volatility regimes and identify their robust determinants using a large international panel of countries. In doing so, we propose a novel empirical methodology that allows us to simultaneously deal with two key elements of model uncertainty, namely theory uncertainty and parameter heterogeneity, by unifying two recent econometric techniques: Bayesian model averaging and threshold regression. We find ample evidence of parameter heterogeneity and model uncertainty. Our results highlight the role of ethnic fractionalization, institutions, financial development, health, and geography.

January 30, 2015, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

Volume 52, Number 24: January 28, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

January 27, 2015, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

January 23, 2015, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

January 23-24, 2015, Vs. Colorado College, University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Men's Hockey

Program for the January 23-24th, 2015, weekend series against the Colorado College Tigers.

Volume 52, Number 23: January 21, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

January 16, 2015, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

January 16-17, 2015, Vs. Niagara, University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Men's Hockey

Program for the January 16-17, 2015, weekend series against the Niagara Purple Eagles.

Volume 52, Number 22: January 14, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

January 9-10, 2015, Vs. Minnesota Duluth, University Of North Dakota

UND Athletics Publications: Men's Hockey

Program for the January 9-10, 2015, weekend series against the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs.

Volume 52, Number 21: January 07, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

The Makers Of Biology At The University Of North Dakota, Paul B. Kannowski

UND Departmental Histories

No abstract provided.

Legalization Of Gay Marriage—United States Supreme Court Declares It Unconstitutional For States To Deny Same-Sex Couples The Right To Marry: Immediate Impact Of Gay Marriage In North Dakota Obergefell V. Hodges, 135 S. Ct. 2584 (2015), Tyler Erickson

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Consultation Or Consent: The United States’ Duty To Confer With American Indian Governments, Robert J. Miller

North Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Proven Family-Based Interventions In The Treatment Of Pediatric Obesity, Sarah Winter

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Childhood obesity continues to be ever expanding.

• This is leading to increasing health care needs and costs.

• Despite numerous interventions, the rates continue to climb.

• The purpose of this study is to identify family-based childhood obesity interventions that are proven to decrease the rates of childhood obesity.

• A literature review explores multiple different family-based childhood obesity interventions.

• The effective interventions are examined closely to discover commonalities between the interventions.

• Family-based interventions that decrease childhood obesity share similar attributes.

• The proven interventions may indicate the need to focus coordination of care with the …

Use Of Donepezil In Alzheimer's Disease: Suggested Practice Guidelines, Tamara Berg

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the cause of 60-80% of dementia (2014 Alzheimer’s disease, 2014). AD is estimated to affect over 5 million people over age 65 in the US (2014 Alzheimer’s disease, 2014). With the onset of baby boomers reaching the age of 65 and increased longevity it is estimated that 16 million persons will have Alzheimer’s by 2050. Eighty two percent of persons with AD are over age 85. In 2014 AD is the 6th leading cause of death and the highest cost disease in the US. (2014 Alzheimer’s disease, 2014)

The predicted increase in prevalence and incidence of …

Carotid Endarterectomy Versus Carotid Stenting In The Treatment Of Carotid Artery Stenosis, Parker B. Martin

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Carotid artery stenosis secondary to atherosclerotic plaque is a leading cause of CVA in the United States

• Stenosis of the common carotid artery greater than 70% typically needs intervention

• The purpose of this study is to determine which procedure will have the best long term outcomes and prevent re-stenosis of the carotid artery.

Treatment Of Resistant Depression, Brittany Michels

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Depression is a common and debilitating disease complicated by comorbidities, medication side effects, limited alternative treatment options, and poor patient adherence.

• Currently, clinical practice guidelines are available outlining the indications and treatment options for depression.

• Discussion will involve pathophysiology of the disease process and possible treatments, such as pharmacotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and somatic therapy, including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

• ECT is widely accepted as an effective treatment for severe refractory depression, but has a negative social stigma despite its effectiveness.

• This paper has shown ECT remains the most effective treatment of severe refractory depression in …

Acupuncture: A Comparison Study Of Sham Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Acupuncture And Current Practice Guidelines For The Treatment Of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain In Adults, Kayla Olson

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Chronic pain is one of the most difficult conditions to treat.

---Close monitoring of controlled medications

---Unnecessary, expensive surgeries

• Alternatives to medication is increasingly necessary.

• Integrative medicine incorporates traditional western medicine with unconventional therapies, such as acupuncture.

---Evaluate the treatments’ efficacy for chronic neck and back pain by evaluating meta-analysis studies and randomized controlled trials.

• Physiology is a large component of understanding how and if the acupuncture works.

---Non-invasive functional magnetic resonance imaging

---Neurotransmitters and their response to acupuncture

• Acupuncture therapy for improvement of chronic musculoskeletal pain

Migraine Prophylaxis With Petasites Hybridus, Lena Deluca

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Petasites hybridus (butterbur) as an effective prophylaxis for migraine disorders. • Computerized literature searches were carried out in DynaMed, COCHRANE, EBSCO, CINAHL and MEDLINE.

• The examination of literature will comprise of trials that evaluate Petasites hybridus extract Petadolex® in various dosages and placebo.

• Petasites hybridus extract Petadolex® demonstrates a decreased frequency of migraine attacks and a greater improvement (>50%) after 3-4 month than placebo.

• Further studies are indicated to investigate extract recommendation for dosing and duration of treatment in pediatric population.

• Additional studies are required to confirm effectiveness and safety in long-time use before …

Adverse Cardiovascular Function Secondary To Inappropriate Exogenous Androgenic Anabolic Steroid Usage In Young Adult Males, Nicholle Rothengass

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• In today’s society body image and athletic performance are emphasized and influenced by peers’ perception. The inappropriate use of AAS in young males has steadily increased over the past few decades. The purpose of this study is to determine the long-term effects AAS have upon the cardiovascular system. The review of literature will explore studies that identify long-term abuse of injected AAS, which are used by adult male athletes’ ages 18-40 compared to those equivalent male athletes who have never used any form of drugs or steroids and their effects on the cardiovascular system. The researcher plans to analyze …

Implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Into Post Cerebral Vascular Accident Rehabilitation: An Occupational Therapy Guideline, Erica Myers, Sarah Peterson

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Strokes are a leading cause of disability in the United States, with approximately 7 million adults currently living with a stroke. The incidence rate of strokes is expected to significantly increase by 2030, which demonstrates a need for this population to receive quality care (Billinger et al., 2014). There is extensive research on how occupational therapists provide skilled interventions for the physical and cognitive deficits of a stroke; however, a gap in the literature exists regarding treatment of the psychosocial impairments an individual may experience post-stroke. Specifically, there is limited research on how to treat post-stroke depression (PSD) and post-stroke …

Occupational Therapy Practitioners' Views On Health And Wellness Promotion Programming: A Qualitative Study, Danielle Nelson-Deering, Haley Pratt

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose: Explore the essence of occupational therapy (OT) practitioners’ perceptions of their experiences with health and wellness programming; to further understand the lack of this type of programming by finding out what their needs are in order to provide it.

Methods: A qualitative, phenomenological study was used to gather data to answer the research questions. Following IRB approval, convenience/snowball sampling was used to access participants and gather data. Five registered occupational therapists participated in this study.

Results: OT practitioners have positive views for health and wellness promotion; however, in order to be successful to OT practitioner must have an internal …

Rehabilitation Pre And Post Mpfl Reconstruction Secondary To Mpfl Tear, Kayla Skersick

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose: The medial patello-femoral ligament (MPFL) is the primary soft tissue structure that withstands forces throughout range of motion (ROM) to prevent the patella from sliding over the lateral femoral condyle and dislocating from the patellar groove. Impaired stabilization and line of pull of the patella can directly affect the patella and the entire kinematic chain during movement. MPFL reconstruction has become the most popular surgical treatment to correct this anomaly when conservative strengthening and biomechanical correcting treatments have failed. This case study evaluates the effectiveness of physical therapy treatment pre-operative and postoperative MPFL reconstruction, and discusses the …

The Effectiveness Of The "Stepping On" Program For Reducing The Incidence Of Falls In The Elderly, Lisa Yonker, Jacqueline Maddock, Kathleen Breuer

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background: One in three adults greater than 65 years of age have had an accidental fall in their lifetime. In 2012, accidental falls cost the U.S. healthcare system $30.1 billion dollars. Strength, balance, and coordination deficits contribute to an individual experiencing a fall. Studies have shown that community based-exercise programs for older adults can improve strength, balance, and coordination and reduce the risk of falls.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to discover whether participant balance and confidence improved following the completion of the Stepping On program. Also, the study evaluated the effectiveness of Stepping On in …

Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy In Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Taylor Fontaine

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder that results in loud snoring, gasping respirations, and excessive daytime sleepiness.

• OSA also has the potential to progress to other significant diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, stroke, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has been the first line treatment for OSA since the early 1980’s. Unfortunately, despite the ability of CPAP to significantly improve symptoms of OSA, a large amount of patients struggle to comply with this treatment.

• A new alternative treatment for OSA is hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy (HGNS), resulting in an increase in muscle …

Effects Of Saw Palmetto On Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms From Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Michael Trimble

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is common in older males and can cause lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

• Saw Palmetto, an herbal supplement, is normally implemented as an alternative medication to treat lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH.

• The review of literature evaluated studies comparing the effects and outcomes of Saw Palmetto versus commonly prescribed medications such as antiadrenergic agents.

• There are conflicting studies indicating Saw Palmetto’s efficacy on lower urinary tract symptoms and reduction of BPH.

• Saw Palmetto has no side effects, and is available at a low cost when compared to prescribed medications …

Pre-Hospital Tranexamic Acid Use For Trauma, Troy Thompson

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Nearly 40% of deaths after trauma can be attributed to blood loss. It is well known that early surgical interventions, combined with other treatment modalities found in the hospital setting, lead to the decreased morbidity and mortality of trauma patients. However, in an outpatient setting, treatments for hemorrhage control are extremely limited.

• The purpose of this literature review was to explore tranexamic acid (TXA) use as an option for hemorrhage control and to determine its effect on morbidity and mortality in both prehospital and outpatient settings. TXA is an FDA approved antifibrinolytic that has proven efficacy for hemorrhage …

Do Mouth Guards Prevent Concussions In Contact Sports?, Lindsey Siemens

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Concussion is one of the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in 13-22 year olds

• The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not mouth guards provide protection from sports-related concussions in 13-22 year old athletes participating in contact sports

• Which type of mouth guard is the most effective in preventing or reducing the severity of these injuries?