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Review — Democracy In Black: How Race Still Enslaves The American Soul, By Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Jon Nilson

Journal of the Black Catholic Theological Symposium

No abstract provided.

African American Men’S Health: Regulating Race-Related Stress Through Cognitive Flexibility, Brian P. Littleton

Dissertations

African American men have one the highest preventable mortality and morbidity rates in the United States (Rich, 2000; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2015). Moreover, there is substantial health disparity between African American men and White men in the United States (Smedley, Stith, & Nelson, 2003). It has been stated that pervasive racism and discrimination are the most significant contributors for the disparity. Studies have shown race-related stress, which is derived from experiencing racism, discrimination or having internalized feelings as the result of an individual’s racial status, has been associated with blood pressure, emotional distress, and physical health …

A Prospective Investigation Of Behavioral Risk Factors And Sexual Victimization Outcome In College Females, Tara E. Casady

Dissertations

The current study was a prospective examination of the potential predictors of sexual victimization in women with and without sexual victimization histories. Utilizing a longitudinal design, we investigated sexually risky behavior, sexual sensation seeking, and substance use disordered behavior with regard to the later experience of sexual victimization during 2-­‐‑, 6-­‐‑, and 12-­‐‑month follow-­‐‑up periods. As reported previously, Time 1 data suggested that women with victimization histories were more likely to engage in sexually risky behaviors, engage in substance use disordered behavior, and were more likely to endorse higher scores of sexual sensation seeking. A statistically significant relationship was not …

Factors Affecting Community Participation In Young Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Molly Bathje

Dissertations

Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) participate less frequently in communities than other disabled and non-disabled peers (Verdonschot, de Witte, Reichrath, Buntinx, & Curfs, 2009) even though they express a desire to participate (Kampert & Goreczny, 2007) and federal policy mandates community inclusion (Haertl, 2014). Participation in one’s community is linked to health and quality of life (World Health Organization, 2002). The broad goal of this three paper dissertation is to contribute to a deeper understanding of what facilitates and impedes community participation for young adults with IDD by (1) developing a new conceptual model, (2) evaluating a …

A Formative Evaluation Of A Program Providing Support To College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Kourtney Kay Bakalyar

Dissertations

Young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are attending institutions of higher education more than ever before (Smith, 2007). All college students with disabilities have the right to accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA; P.L. 110-325); however, these accommodations frequently do not address barriers that prevent students with ASD from successfully completing their academic programs. The Autism Services Center at a public, four-year university provides services to its college students with ASD to address difficulties with communication and social skills, unique emotional and behavior characteristics, insufficient executive function, and difficulties with independent living skills. …

Indoor Localization Of Mobile Devices Based On Wi-Fi Signals Via Convex Optimization And Bregman Divergence, Osamah Ali Abdullah

Dissertations

Indoor positioning systems (IPS) have been the subject of intense academic and industrial research due to the significance of such systems in a wide range of applications. Applications of IPS include indoor navigation and its associated user services, especially by users in large complex buildings, by emergency healthcare services to locate a patient, and people with vision impairments. IPS can also play an important role in other applications that require tracking and observation, such as those used in care for the elderly or security purposes. Therefore, much research has been focused on IPS methods that fingerprint the Received Signal Strength …

Unsupervised Feature Selection For Outlier Detection By Modelling Hierarchical Value-Feature Couplings, Guansong Pang, Longbing Cao, Ling Chen, Huan Liu

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Proper feature selection for unsupervised outlier detection can improve detection performance but is very challenging due to complex feature interactions, the mixture of relevant features with noisy/redundant features in imbalanced data, and the unavailability of class labels. Little work has been done on this challenge. This paper proposes a novel Coupled Unsupervised Feature Selection framework (CUFS for short) to filter out noisy or redundant features for subsequent outlier detection in categorical data. CUFS quantifies the outlierness (or relevance) of features by learning and integrating both the feature value couplings and feature couplings. Such value-to-feature couplings capture intrinsic data characteristics and …

Seeking To Lead Timely Innovations In Medical Education In China: An Evolving Story Of Shantou University Medical College, Junhui Bian

Journal of Medical Education

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Flipped Classroom As An Effective Model To Teach Electrocardiography To Undergraduate Medical Students, Hsin-Hui Chen, Hsueh-Hsing Pan, Yaw-Don Hsu, Cheng-Yi Cheng, Chun-Hsien Wu, Wei-Shiang Lin, Shu-Meng Cheng, Tai-Lung Cha, Shih-Hua Lin, Chin-Sheng Lin

Journal of Medical Education

Purpose: Few studies have reported the effects of the flipped classroom (FC) on cardiovascular teaching. This study investigated students' performance after using the FC to teach electrocardiogram (ECG) recognition of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods: We recruited 56 and 52 students in the FC and traditional lecture (TL) groups, respectively, through cluster sampling. The modified Course Evaluation Questionnaire and the open-ended question, which explored the general thoughts of the students, were applied to both groups. To evaluate the students' performance, the same post-class quizzes including questions on anterior, lateral, and inferior wall MI were presented as multiple-choice questions, which were …

Factors Related To Past Physical Bullying Experiences In Incoming University Students With High Academic Achievements, Shu Hui Cheng, Chih-Ting Lee, Mei Hung Chi, Zih-Jie Sun, Kao Chin Chen, Yin-Fan Chang, Yi-Ching Yang, Yen Kuang Yang

Journal of Medical Education

Background: It is well known that bullying is prevelant among students with low academic performances; however, less attention has been paid to university students with past physical bullying experiences whose academic performences are better. The aim of this study was to explore the physical, social/behavioral and mental characteristics of students with past physical bullying experiences at one of top universities in Taiwan. Methods: A total of 5,362 incoming university students were recruited. The test battery included a self-report questionnaire on past physical bullying experiences, the Measurement of Support Functions, the Chinese Internet Addiction Scale-Revision, Quality of Life assessment, the Brief …

Developing A Complex Simulation Training Program For Emergency Medical Services Paramedics Using A High-Fidelity Simulation Model, Hsiang-Chin Hsu, Chih-Hao Lin, Chih-Chia Hsieh, Pin-Hui Fang, Wei-Tin Shih, Wei-Cheng Liu, Chih-Hsien Chi, Hsin-I Shih

Journal of Medical Education

Purpose: Simulation training has been described as a positive participatory training and education method for paramedics. Therefore, we developed simulation programs for the continuing education of paramedics to improve prehospital acute medical care and medical transport for patients with illnesses and injuries and prevent further injuries by educating emergency medical service (EMS) paramedics Methods: A high-fidelity scenario simulation was performed to create a realistic scene. Skills, communication and leadership required during for the practices in the field were considered to develop simulation scenarios. The simulation curriculum was developed by working group consensus meetings and pre-course scenario discussions. The Ottawa Global …

Construction And Validation Of An Analytic Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric For Healthcare Students And Providers, Pan-Fu Kao, Ya-Huei Wang, Hung-Chang Liao

Journal of Medical Education

Purpose: The study attempted to construct and validate a systemized evaluation for critical thinking performance in the Taiwanese medical cultural context. Methods: Literature related to critical thinking and rubric development was reviewed and discussed in expert panels in order to set up a theoretical framework for the proposed Analytic Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric for Healthcare Students and Providers (ACTSR‒HSP). Three experts used the index of Item Objective Congruence (IOC) for the critical thinking and scoring rubric to evaluate the congruence between the qualitative scoring items and the objectives. Percent exact agreement and percent adjacent agreement were applied to examine the …

The 2016 Academic Emergency Medicine Consensus Conference, "Shared Decision Making In The Emergency Department: Development Of A Policy-Relevant Patient-Centered Research Agenda" Diagnostic Testing Breakout Session Report., Tyler W. Barrett, Kristin L. Rising, M. Fernanda Bellolio, M. Kennedy Hall, Aaron Brody, Kenneth W. Dodd, Mira Grieser, Phillip D. Levy, Ali S. Raja, Wesley H. Self, Gail Weingarten, Erik P. Hess, Judd Hollander

Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty Papers

Diagnostic testing is an integral component of patient evaluation in the emergency department (ED). Emergency clinicians frequently use diagnostic testing to more confidently exclude "worst-case" diagnoses rather than to determine the most likely etiology for a presenting complaint. Increased utilization of diagnostic testing has not been associated with reductions in disease-related mortality but has led to increased overall healthcare costs and other unintended consequences (e.g., incidental findings requiring further workup, unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation or potentially nephrotoxic contrast). Shared decision making (SDM) presents an opportunity for clinicians to discuss the benefits and harms associated with diagnostic testing with patients …

Inter-Rater Reliability Of Post-Arrest Cerebral Performance Category (Cpc) Scores., Anne V. Grossestreuer, Benjamin S. Abella, Kelsey R. Sheak, Marisa J. Cinousis, Sarah M. Perman, Marion Leary, Douglas J. Wiebe, David F. Gaieski

Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty Papers

PURPOSE: Cerebral Performance Category (CPC) scores are often an outcome measure for post-arrest neurologic function, collected worldwide to compare performance, evaluate therapies, and formulate recommendations. At most institutions, no formal training is offered in their determination, potentially leading to misclassification.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: We identified 171 patients at 2 hospitals between 5/10/2005 and 8/31/2012 with two CPC scores at hospital discharge recorded independently - in an in-house quality improvement database and as part of a national registry. Scores were abstracted retrospectively from the same electronic medical record by two separate non-clinical researchers. These scores were compared to assess inter-rater reliability …

The Association Between Hemoglobin Concentration And Neurologic Outcome After Cardiac Arrest., Nicholas J. Johnson, Babette Rosselot, Sarah M. Perman, Kalani Dodampahala, Munish Goyal, David F. Gaieski, Anne V. Grossestreuer

Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty Papers

PURPOSE: The purpose of the study is to determine the association between hemoglobin concentration (Hgb) and neurologic outcome in postarrest patients.

METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the Penn Alliance for Therapeutic Hypothermia (PATH) cardiac arrest registry. Inclusion criteria were resuscitated cardiac arrest (inhospital or out of hospital) and an Hgb value recorded within 24 hours of return of spontaneous circulation. The primary outcome was favorable neurologic status at hospital discharge. Survival to hospital discharge was a secondary outcome.

RESULTS: There were 598 eligible patients from 21 hospitals. Patients with favorable neurologic outcome had significantly higher median Hgb …

Servant Leadership And Cultural Characteristics As Predictors Of Follower Engagement, George Bovenzi

Education Doctoral

Servant leadership theory, introduced in the 1970s, has gained in popularity in recent years. Servant leadership’s roots in serving, caring, and behaving ethically makes it a leadership model that is timely and relevant in light of today’s global, organizational, and political challenges. Additionally, an engaged workforce is considered to be a key lever that organizations utilize to gain an advantage in the marketplace while disengaged employees present a significant cost to companies. Nevertheless, servant leadership’s impact on organizations and specifically its ability to engage employees has received limited research. This quantitative study was undertaken in a multinational manufacturing organization and …

Grasping At Origins: Shifting The Conversation In The Historical Study Of Human Rights, Christopher N.J. Roberts

Chicago Journal of International Law

In recent years, scholars from a range of disciplinary orientations have invested considerable time exploring a very basic question: Where did human rights come from? The answers have not been so basic. There exists an extraordinary range of conflicting historical accounts. The hotly debated question of the moment within this field of study centers on figuring out which version of the history is the correct one. However, given the dramatic distance between the historical accounts, it is very unlikely that the matter will be settled in the near future. This Article argues that it is time to shift the focal …

Defining “Accidents” In The Air: Why Tort Law Principles Are Essential To Interpret The Montreal Convention’S “Accident” Requirement, Alexa West

Fordham Law Review

This Note examines the history of, and the reasons for, the Montreal Convention, which in part forces airlines to indemnify passengers for injuries resulting from “accidents”—a term undefined in the treaty. The Montreal Convention and the subsequent case law interpreting it demonstrate how, to qualify as an “accident,” the injury-producing incident must be causally connected to the plane’s operation. Importantly, the causal connection’s adequacy should be evaluated according to American tort jurisprudence even though the accident requirement itself is an exception to general tort law. This Note focuses on a particular type of injury-producing event, a copassenger tort, because of …

An Online Mental Health And Wellness Intervention Supplementing Standard Care Of Depression And Anxiety, Brian Ahmedani, Terri Belville-Robertson, Abigail Hirsch, Anthony Jurayj

Center for Health Policy and Health Services Research Articles

Online interventions offer benefits, but often have not been tested in studies. The aim was to study feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of an online intervention supplementing standard care of depression and anxiety. The study was conducted within a large healthcare system. Three primary care and four behavioral health providers recruited 96 participants. Overall, 91% (n=87) agreed to participate, while 43% (n=41) completed registration and 27% (n=26) logged into the intervention multiple times. Participants referred by behavioral health demonstrated greater involvement. Reductions in depression and anxiety were observed. Most providers were satisfied with the intervention. This study supports future research.

Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques In The Diagnosis Of Infectious Diseases: The Way Forward, K N Brahmadathan

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Nucleic acid amplification-based tests as laboratory diagnostic tools have attracted a lot of attention in the past several years. From the discovery of polymerase chain reaction in 1983 to the human genome sequencing in 2001, these tests have come into prominence as major tools for rapid diagnosis of infectious diseases, identification of microbes directly from clinical samples, and their genotyping for epidemiological studies. Identification of fastidious or uncultivable microbes, hitherto unrecognized microorganisms, and rapid identification of multidrug resistance have been made possible by refining many of these techniques. Several modifications are now available, which make them more accessible to a …

Development Of A Semi-Interpenetrating Network Hydrogel To Study The Effects Of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury On Astrocyte Remodeling, Amanda Ederle

Health, Human Performance and Recreation Undergraduate Honors Theses

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a widespread public health concern affecting over 2.5 million people in the United States alone (1). TBIs are the leading cause of death and disability in children (ages 0-14), and their devastating effects can also be seen in vast population subsets such as professional athletes and combat soldiers (1).

Damaged astrocytes, the specialized glial cells associated with the maintenance of the brain’s environment, respond to injury by altering regulation of certain proteins and ion channels in an attempt to maintain homeostasis (3). Studies have also shown that following a TBI, astrocytes seek to regenerate, a …

Intergenerational Hispanic Perceptions Of Childhood Obesity, Janelle Weiss

The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Undergraduate Honors Theses

Background: Childhood obesity is on the rise in the United States especially among minority families. This study investigates how Hispanic parents perceive their child's weight based on years of acculturation, education level, age, child’s gender and 1^st or 2^nd generation status.

Objective: To assess if there are differences in perception between more acculturated Hispanic immigrants and their less acculturated counterparts.

Methods: Data were collected using the Child's Body Image Scale. Participants were asked to arrange the images based on a series of questions inquiring about their perception of their child and health in general. BMI's were then …

Is Cyberattack The Next Pearl Harbor?, Lawrence J. Trautman

North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology

No abstract provided.

Is This Going To Be On The Test? Reconciling The Four-Way Circuit Split Over Handling Nominative Fair Use, Christian Ferlan

North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology

No abstract provided.

Cashing Out: How Big Pharma Continues To Capitalize On The Antitrust Loophole Created In Ftc V. Actavis, Laura A. Gregory

North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology

No abstract provided.

Trial To Perdition: The Ninth Circuit’S “Emission” Omission Disposition, Jordan Luebekemann

North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology

No abstract provided.

Requiring Mutual Assent In The 21st Century: How To Modify Wrap Contracts To Reflect Consumer’S Reality, Matt Meinel

North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology

No abstract provided.

Are Gray Skies Clearing Up? Shedding Light On Nonprofit Governance In The Wake Of Revamped Irs Form 990, Jordan C. Hilton

North Carolina Law Review

No abstract provided.

In The Child’S Best Interests: Examining International Child Abduction, Adoption, And Asylum, Hannah Loo

Chicago Journal of International Law

In the past few years, the number of cases involving international child abduction has risen significantly. But the primary purpose of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is to protect children against wrongful removal or retention by one parent against the will of the other parent. Under the Convention, the relevant courts are charged with determining where the child’s habitual residence is and whether the child should be returned to the left-behind country. However, in making this determination, courts have faced criticism due to the lack of consideration for the child’s best interests, an international …

Informed Consent For The Use And Storage Of Residual Dried Blood Samples From State-Mandated Newborn Genetic Screening Programs, Tufik Y. Shayeb

Buffalo Law Review

No abstract provided.