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A Comparative Analysis Of Rule-Based, Model-Agnostic Methods For Explainable Artificial Intelligence, Giulia Vilone, Lucas Rizzo, Luca Longo

Articles

The ultimate goal of Explainable Artificial Intelligence is to build models that possess both high accuracy and degree of explainability. Understanding the inferences of such models can be seen as a process that discloses the relationships between their input and output. These relationships can be represented as a set of inference rules which are usually not explicit within a model. Scholars have proposed several methods for extracting rules from data-driven machine-learned models. However, limited work exists on their comparison. This study proposes a novel comparative approach to evaluate and compare the rulesets produced by four post-hoc rule extractors by employing …

Sons Of The Prairie, James C. Schaap

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

An Evaluation Of The Trauma-Informed Approach Implemented At A Title I Elementary School, Aleli Vazquez

Dissertations

An Evaluation of the Trauma-Informed Approach Implemented at a Title I Elementary School assesses the merits of the implementation of an intervention to support the social emotional ability and stability of students within elementary schools; called the Trauma Informed Approach. Many children attending elementary schools bring diverse and complex experiences to the classroom setting. Students with multiple adverse childhood experiences attend the educational system. Many students have a more difficult time concentrating and succeeding due to anxiety and lack of physiological needs being met. These needs must be met to secure positive learning gains for these students.

For data gathering …

Impact Of Tier 2 Intervention Program On Student Achievement And Self-Efficacy, Barbara L. Georges

Dissertations

To address the challenges of drop-out rate and achievement gap, high schools have begun to implement intervention programs. Schools bear responsibility in addressing factors such as poor academic performance, lack of course credit, and low motivation to encourage post-secondary success. Intervention programs show promise in mitigating these factors despite variation due to lack of state or federal requirements. The most common frameworks used to address the skill gaps and deficiencies that prevent graduation are Response to Intervention (RtI) or Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of academic interventions on student achievement …

African American Women Attaining And Maintaining The Position Of Superintendent, Twyla Harris

Dissertations

ABSTRACT

There is an underrepresentation of African American women in the position of school district superintendent. The purpose of this research was to uncover the barriers and challenges African American women face both as aspiring and sitting superintendents. To gain a lived experience perspective on the problem, five African American women superintendents were interviewed. The primary research question was: How have African American female superintendents attained and successfully held the superintendent position? Using narrative inquiry, interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded for the discovery of common themes. Findings include the value of networking for mentoring and support, accepting and bearing …

Dispositions Of Emotional Intelligence In School Principals, Efrain Martinez

Dissertations

School principals address problems that extend way beyond the classroom. This qualitative study is about dispositions of emotional intelligence in school principals. The participants interviewed were novice school principals or principal coaches. The results showed that principals tend to address the needs of others more than their own. Strategies are shared on how to improve emotional intelligence. Additionally, the study provides recommendations that school districts can implement to ensure the success of school principals.

Effect Of 24/7 Attending Coverage In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit On Fellow Education, Mitali Sahni, Anja Mowes

School of Medicine Faculty Research

© 2020, The Author(s). Background: There is a current change in type of attending coverage in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) from home calls to 24/7 in house coverage. Effects of this increased attending physician presence on education of NICU fellows has not been studied. The objective of this study is to evaluate the fellows’ perception of in house attending coverage on their education and evaluate its effect on their perceived autonomy. Methods: A secure, anonymous, web-based survey was designed using RedCap. The web-based survey was sent via the section of Neonatal Perinatal Medicine of the American Academy of …

Depression, Periodontitis, Caries And Missing Teeth In The Usa, Nhanes 2009–2014, Muath Aldosari, Mohammad Helmi, Erinne Kennedy, Riddhi Badamia, Satomi Odani, Israel Agaku, Constantine Vardavas

Faculty and Staff Publications

Purpose

This study aimed to investigate the association between self-reported depressive symptoms and oral diseases in US adults, including periodontitis, caries, missing teeth and untreated dental caries.

Design

This study was designed as a secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional survey. We conducted descriptive, multivariable logistic and Poisson regression analyses on weighted data.

Setting

US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009–2014 data.

Participants

Individuals aged ≥30 years who completed a periodontal examination and depression screening (n=9799).

Results

21.6% (28.9 million) of adults aged ≥30 years reported depressive symptoms, with a higher prevalence among females, current smokers and participants with …

Student Perceptions Of Online And In-Person Microbiology Laboratory Experiences In Undergraduate Medical Education, Ross M. Brockman, John M. Taylor, Larry Segars, Veronica Selke, Tracey A.H. Taylor

Faculty and Staff Publications

Background:

Universities are facing increased budget constraints, often resulting in reduced funds to support microbiology laboratories. Online mock laboratory activities are often instituted as a cost-effective alternative to traditional wet labs for medical students.

Objective:

The purpose of this study was to examine students' perceptions of online and in-person microbiology lab learning experiences.

Design:

We investigated undergraduate medical student perception of the in-person and online microbiology lab experience; 164 first-year medical students participated in newly designed online labs, while 83 second-year medical students continued to use in-person labs. An online survey was administered to collect student opinions of the lab …

Gender Differences In The Mental Health Of Parents During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Lucia Regina Gomes

Economics

The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of many in the world. With stay-at-home orders and schools transitioning to remote learning, the mental health of parents specifically has become an important topic for research. This paper utilizes Ordinary Least Squares Regression to examine the effect of gender on depleted mental health among U.S. parents. The results indicate an association between mothers and worsened mental health during the onset of the pandemic in the U.S.

Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment Barriers In Pakistan, Saima Ahmad, Umair Rashid, Ossama Mansour, Sohail Akhtar

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

Worldwide stroke is the second most common cause of death and the third most common cause of disability (1). No large-scale epidemiological studies are available to determine the true incidence of stroke in Pakistan. There is only one published stroke prevalence study which was conducted in a community residing in Karachi, the prevalence was 4.8%, however the results of the study should be interpreted with caution as a non-validated questionnaire was used. (2). Another community-based survey suggested as estimated 21.8% prevalence of stroke in an urban slum of Karachi (3). These studies although published in local journals but do not …

Spectrum Of Fugitive Diagnosis Of Neurological Disorders In Elderly, Safia Bano, Ayesha Aslam, Adnan Tariq, Adnan Mahmood, Rashid Imran, Ahsan Numan

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Fugitive diagnosis “escape from true diagnosis” of neurological disorders is very common in elderly patients. It’s not always an underlying disease symptom or progression in old age. Aim of this study is to determine the frequency and nature of fugitive diagnosis of neurodegenerative brain disorders in old age. MATERIAL AND METHODS STUDY DESIGN A study was conducted in private Neuro-clinic in Lahore. Study duration is 3 years from to 1st January, 2017 to 31th December, 2019. It was a prospective, cross sectional study. Inclusion criteria: 1) Age >60years 2) Neurodegenerative brain disorders including vascular dementia 3) with or …

Prevalence Of Depression In Patients With Migraine, A Cross-Sectional Study From A Tertiary Care Hospital, Zuhaib Ahmed, Umar Farooque, Aijaz Ali, Syeda Urooj Riaz, Muhammad Ramzan, Vijaya Chaitanya Bollampally, Ehtesham Zahoor, Omer Cheema, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Rizwan Farooque, Muhammad Daim Bin Zafar

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

BACKGROUND Headache is one of the most common presenting complaints in patients attending primary care centers and the majority of them have primary headache syndromes. Depressive disorders are among the leading causes of disability globally and can further complicate the clinical manifestation if coupled with other comorbidities. Therefore, the primary objective of our study was to determine the prevalence of depression in migraine patients presenting at a tertiary care hospital to better understand the leading causes of the disease. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out between December 2019 and June 2020 (six months) including 66 migraine patients between 18 …

Factors Affecting Treatment Compliance In Psychiatric Setting, Yasirah Gohar, Uroosa Talib, Nasir Mehmood

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Post Therapy Functional Status And Residual Weakness Of Patients With Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Iqra Athar, Anam Anis, Mansoor Iqbal, Sumaira Nabi, Mazhar Badshah, Syeda Rida

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

ABSTRACT: Introduction: The annual global incidence of Guillain-Barre Syndrome is approximately 1–2 per 100,000 person-years. Data on Guillain-Barre Syndrome is very rare from Pakistan, we conducted a retrospective study to assess the clinical presentation, and treatment response of these patients.

Obturator Nerve Block With Aqueous Phenol Reduces Hip Adductor Spasticity – A Single Centre Experience, Sarah Razaq, Fahim Anwar, Muhammad Aleem Arshad

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

ABSTRACT

Aim: Spasticity is a cardinal symptom of upper motor neuron disorders. It affects different individuals differently.

Spasticity in the hip adductor muscles can be very painful and may result in postural abnormalities and hip deformities

that interfere with walking, transferring and perineal hygiene. The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of phenol

obturator nerve block on hip adductor spasticity caused by the upper motor neuron lesions.

Materials and methods: This is a single-centre retrospective study of all patients with known spasticity in the hip

adductors who were assessed suitable for phenol nerve block of the obturator nerve. All patients …

Assessment Of Dementia Caregiver Burden In Karachi, Pakistan Using 10/66 Protocol, Qurat Ul Ain Khan

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Care arrangements and caregiver burden of people with dementia (PWD) are different in low and middle income countries (LMICs) than in developed countries. This is the first study in Pakistan assessing caregiver burden using the 10/66 protocol. METHOD: PWD were recruited from outpatient clinics and from the community in Karachi and were diagnosed according to DSM-IV TR. Three scales were used: 1. Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) to assess caregiver burden. 2. Caregiver Activity Survey (CAS) to assess activities that the caregiver engaged in the last 24 hours to care for PWD and 3. General Health Questionnaire- 12 (GHQ …

A Case Of Heroin Induced Toxic Leukoencephalopathy, Sidra Sattar, Saba Zaidi

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

ABSTRACT: Heroin-induced leukoencephalopathy comes under the category of Toxic leukoencephalopathies. We report the case of middle-aged gentleman with the history of polysubstance abuse who presented with recurrent falls, difficulty in walking and drowsiness. Diffuse white matter changes were appreciated on MRI Brain with sparing of cerebellum. In context of his history of inhalational heroin abuse with extensive symmetrical white matter changes in cerebrum, a diagnosis of heroin induced toxic leukoencephalopathy was made.

Hemichorea Associated With Type 2 Diabetes: A Rare Neurological Complication, Waleed Shahzad, Tehmina Inayat, Fibhaa Syed, Mohammad Ali Arif, Muhammad Hassan, Haris Majid Rajput, Mazhar Badshah

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

Diabetic hemichorea/hemiballism is a spectrum of hyper kinetic, involuntary, irregular, purposeless, non-rhythmic, rapid and unsustained movements flowing from one part of the body to another. It involves contra lateral basal-ganglia and often striatum of the brain. Here we are reporting an un-usual case of choreiform movement disorder which was sudden in onset. It was accompanied with abnormally high values of blood glucose. Our patient had a complete remission of symptoms after an adequate control of blood glucose was achieved. This case illustrates the importance and rarity of hyperglycemia as a rare cause of hemichorea. It recovers rapidly and has a …

Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis And Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Tertiary Care Centre Experience, Safia Bano, Muhammad Athar Javed, Ahsan Numan

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis and Causes of longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis METHODOLOGY: A Cross-Sectional, retrospective study was conducted at Neurology Department, Mayo Hospital, Lahore from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2015. Patients were included from inpatient with history of weakness of lower limbs/all four limbs with or without visual disturbances. History and clinical examination was consistent with transverse myelitis. Neuroimaging (MRI brain, (orbit in case of optic neuritis) and spinal cord) was done followed by LP/CSF, Vasculitis screening.

Digital Diet: Addressing The Effects Of Social Media & Internet Addiction On Stress And Anxiety Levels In Students, Brianna Janey

Senior Honors Theses

The contents of this thesis will address the effects of social media and internet addiction on stress and anxiety levels within students. The research process began by comprehensively defining the problem as being how online usage affects the levels of stress and anxiety within students. After establishing the problem, a review of existing literature presenting possible solutions to this problem was conducted. Each artifact was assessed for overall effectiveness in relation to the target demographic. Finally, a cohesive digital social good campaign that seeks to encourage students to create mindful online habits is presented as a creative solution that successfully …

The Bridge Newsletter Winter 2020, Missouri University Of Science And Technology

The Bridge Newsletter

-Kummers give largest single gift in the history of Missouri higher education
-$1M gift from the Sunderland Foundation completes ACML lab
-Miner alumni step up
-Academy of Civil Engineers inducts 11 new members

2020 December 1, Faculty Senate Minutes, State University Of New York At Cortland

Minutes

Faculty Senate Minutes, December 1, 2020

SUNY Cortland Student Testimonials on Fall 2020

A Litigator’S Guide To The Galaxy: A Look At The Pragmatic Questions For Adjudicating Future Outer Space Disputes, Michael J. Listner, Joshua T. Smith

Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law

Since the beginnings of the space age, outer space activities have been the realm of government with ancillary involvement by non-governmental actors. The international legal framework for outer space contemplated the involvement of non-governmental actors, but in creating dispute resolution mechanisms the role of non-governmental entities was not considered ripe. The surge of direct non-governmental involvement in outer space activities in recent years again raises the issue of dispute resolution and exemplifies the lack of dispute resolution mechanisms designed to address differences between sovereign states. As the pace of non-governmental activity increases, so does the likelihood of disputes arising between …

When Helping Hurts: Covid-19 Critical Incident Involvement And Resource Depletion In Health Care Workers, Miguel Caldas, Kathryn Ostermeier, Danielle Cooper

Applied Psychology Department Faculty Journal Articles

A focus on helping others is generally lauded, particularly in medicine, but in the context of a pandemic when health care professionals are facing increased risk, loss, and trauma, this focus can potentially be detrimental. In this study, we sought to (a) examine if health care workers intensely involved in the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic are experiencing negative psychological and emotional outcomes, and (b) investigate if helping related factors (prosocial motivation and perceived prosocial impact) exacerbate and mitigate relationships to negative outcomes in a crisis situation. Using data collected from doctors and nurses before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, we …

Transfer Learning With Chest X-Rays For Er Patient Classification, Jonathan Stubblefield, Mitchell Hervert, Jason L. Causey, Jake A. Qualls, Wei Dong, Lingrui Cai, Jennifer Fowler, Emily Bellis, Karl Walker, Jason H. Moore, Sara Nehring, Xiuzhen Huang

Arkansas Biosciences Institute

One of the challenges with urgent evaluation of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in the emergency room (ER) is distinguishing between cardiac vs infectious etiologies for their pulmonary findings. We conducted a retrospective study with the collected data of 171 ER patients. ER patient classification for cardiac and infection causes was evaluated with clinical data and chest X-ray image data. We show that a deep-learning model trained with an external image data set can be used to extract image features and improve the classification accuracy of a data set that does not contain enough image data to train …

Point Blue Conservation Science, Mark Dettling, Diana Humple

North American Bird Bander

No abstract provided.

Fundamentals Of Teaching Vocal Music Performance, Malcolm Shaquan Richardson

Masters Theses

This study outlines the significance and sole purpose of developing fundamental techniques of student vocal music performances, using professional constructive evaluation that will improve their overall performance experience. One of the most practical ways to support vocalists is to provide a constructive evaluation of their performances. The implementation of constructive evaluation is to reflect upon what is being done well, discover areas of improvement or refinement, plan and facilitate important lessons, and apply the lessons to future performances. As a music teacher who is actively overseeing the development of students as performing or creating musicians, including constructive evaluation is a …

Resilience: Structure And Function, Derrick Manns, Bob D. Lee, David L. Groves

Visions in Leisure and Business

The primary purpose after the establishment of the conceptual framework was an analysis to identify potential causal influences related to structure and function. The many impacts of the virus are too numerous to catalog. Those elements that were identified are just beginning to develop an understanding of how a crisis such as a pandemic influences all segments of society. One element that had greatest impact was the severity of the COVID 19 virus upon the individual and their immediate family and/or social group. The real outcome was a time of reflection of those individuals that were isolated because of the …

Envisioning An Age Friendly Stoneham, Caitlin Coyle, Mary Krebs

Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging Publications

Tucked between two major highways, about nine miles from Boston, the Town of Stoneham is currently home to more than 22, 000 residents, 27% of which are age 60 and older. According to projections created by the Donahue Institute at the University of Massachusetts, a trend toward an older population in Stoneham is expected in future decades. Donahue Institute vintage projections suggest that by 2035, more than one out of each three Stoneham’s residents will be age 60 or older—28% of the town’s population will be between the ages of 60 and 79, with an additional 10% age 80 and …