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The Right To Unmarry: A Proposal, Brian L. Frye, Maybell Romero

Cleveland State Law Review

When I say I’m in love, you better believe I’m in love, L-U-V.

[April 2, 2020] BLF: This is a marriage proposal in the form of a law review article. In this Article, I observe that Maybell Romero and I are in love. I want to marry her, and I believe she wants to marry me. At least I’ll find out pretty soon. But we cannot marry each other right now, because we are both currently married to other people. Maybell and I want to end our existing marriages, and our respective spouses have even agreed to divorce. But the …

An In Silico Approach To Analyze Hcv Genotype-Specific Binding-Site Variation And Its Effect On Drug-Protein Interaction, Ramsha Khalid, Muhammad Faraz Anwar, Muhammad Aanish Raees, Sadaf Naeem, Syed Hani Abidi, Syed Ali

Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Genotype variation in viruses can affect the response of antiviral treatment. Several studies have established approaches to determine genotype-specific variations; however, analyses to determine the effect of these variations on drug-protein interactions remain unraveled. We present an in-silico approach to explore genotype-specific variations and their effect on drug-protein interaction. We have used HCV NS3 helicase and fluoroquinolones as a model for drug-protein interaction and have investigated the effect of amino acid variations in HCV NS3 of genotype 1a, 1b, 2b and 3a on NS3-fluoroquinolone interaction. We retrieved 687, 667, 101 and 248 nucleotide sequences of HCV NS3 genotypes 1a, 1b, …

(Un)Affirming Assimilation: Depictions Of Dis/Ability In Health Textbooks, Sherry L. Deckman, Ellie Futts Fulmer, Keely Kirby, Katharine Hoover, Abena Subira Mackall

Publications and Research

Purpose – In light of the systemic and pervasive nature of ableism and how ableist ideology structures – or limits – educational opportunities, this paper aims to contribute to the ongoing conversation within the field of multicultural education regarding how to meaningfully include dis/ability in K-12 curricula.

Design/methodology/approach – This paper explores how elementary and middle school health textbooks from two prominent publishers in the USA portray dis/ability through quantitative and qualitative content analysismethods of 1,468 images across texts.

Findings – Findings indicate that the majority of the textbook portrayals of dis/ability tacitly forward assimilationist ideals. Specifically, the textbooks assume …

Metabolomics Of Acid Whey Derived From Greek Yogurt, Muriel Mercedes Allen

Theses and Dissertations

Acid whey, a byproduct of Greek yogurt production, has little commercial value due to its low protein content and is also environmentally harmful when disposed of as waste. However, as a product of microbial fermentation, acid whey could be a rich source of beneficial metabolites associated with fermented foods. This study increases understanding of acid whey composition by providing a complete metabolomic profile of acid whey. Commercial and lab-made Greek yogurts, prepared with three different bacterial culture combinations, were evaluated. Samples of unfermented yogurt mix and cultured whey from each batch were analyzed. Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry metabolomics were …

The Relationship Between Sport-Related Concussion And Sensation-Seeking, Spencer W. Liebel, Kathryn L. Van Pelt, Gian-Gabriel P. Garcia, Lauren L. Czerniak, Michael A. Mccrea, Thomas W. Mcallister, Steven P. Broglio, Care Consortium Investigators

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Faculty Publications

Sensation-seeking, or the need for novel and exciting experiences, is thought to play a role in sport-related concussion (SRC), yet much remains unknown regarding these relationships and, more importantly, how sensation-seeking influences SRC risk. The current study assessed sensation-seeking, sport contact level, and SRC history and incidence in a large sample of NCAA collegiate athletes. Data included a full study sample of 22,374 baseline evaluations and a sub-sample of 2037 incident SRC. Independent samples t-test, analysis of covariance, and hierarchical logistic regression were constructed to address study hypotheses. Results showed that (1) among participants without SRC, sensation-seeking scores were …

Poland ’77 Provides Expertise On Coronavirus Vaccine Development, Rachel Mccarthy

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

Orda Weekly Update, 2020.11.30, Office Of Research Development Administration

ORDA Weekly Update

No abstract provided.

The Ambiguity And Unfairness Of Dismissing Bad Writing, Benjamin D. Raker

Cleveland State Law Review

Courts routinely choose to explicitly dismiss arguments and issues raised by parties, regardless of their merit, based on unexplained determinations that the briefing was bad. This practice, which I call abandonment by poor presentation, is sometimes justified by practicality, by pointing to federal and local rules, by waiver and forfeiture doctrines, and by the norm of party presentation. None of these justifications hold water. I contend that the real reason judges find abandonment by poor presentation is agenda control: judges rely on the practice as a means of retaining control over how they decide cases. This unexplained, poorly justified, and …

Influence Of Islamic Philosophy On The Faith And Practices Of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus And Its Musculoskeletal Manifestations, Mohd Khairul Zul Hasyim Firdaus, Urai Hatthakit, Warapon Kongsuwan, Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Transcultural care is an important aspect of patient care. This review paper discusses the influence of Islamic philosophy on the faith and practices of Muslim patients with diabetes mellitus and its musculoskeletal manifestations. Relevant articles were searched from the electronic databases Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, ProQuest, and Science Direct using the keywords “Islamic philosophy, the influence of Islamic Philosophy in Muslim patients, religious practice during sick, fasting months, and sick.” No time limitation was specified for article selection. The database search yielded 170 potential articles. The abstracts of these articles were screened, and 50 full- …

Hemoglobin Concentrations And Adverse Birth Outcomes In South Asian Pregnant Women: Findings From A Prospective Maternal And Neonatal Health Registry, Sumera Aziz Ali, Shiyam Sunder Tikmani, Sarah Saleem, Archana B. Patel, Patricia L. Hibberd, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Sangappa Dhaded, Richard J. Derman, Janet L. Moore, Elizabeth M. Mcclure, Robert L. Goldenberg

Community Health Sciences

Background: While the relationship between hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations and pregnancy outcomes has been studied often, most reports have focused on a specific Hb cutoff used to define anemia. Fewer studies have evaluated pregnancy outcomes across the entire range of Hb values. Moreover, to date, most studies of the relationship of Hb concentrations to pregnancy outcomes have been done in high-income countries. Thus, we have sought to determine the relationship between the range of maternal Hb concentrations and adverse birth outcomes among South Asian pregnant women.
Methods: For this study, we used data collected from two South Asian countries (Pakistan - …

Overview Of Antiretropulsion Devices For Prevention Of Inadvertent Stone Migration During Pneumatic Lithotripsy For Ureteric Stone, Ali Akbar Zehri, Miten Patel, Philip Adebayo, Authar Ali

Faculty of Health Sciences, East Africa

The purpose of the present chapter is to provide an update about the use of preventive devices used to stop retrograde stone migration during pneumatic lithotripsy for ureteric stone management. The aim to reduce the cost, ancillary procedure, reduce the operative time and improve the stone free rate. The hunt for ideal cadget to stop retrograde stone migration is still continue in 21 century.

Search For Antibiotic-Producing Microorganisms In Sites Affected By Acid Mine Drainage, Hannah A. Bussell

Honors Theses

Antibiotic resistance in bacteria are an escalating problem. Little is known about the potential of microorganisms in sites affected by acid mine drainage (AMD) to be sources of new antibiotics. Sediments from AMD sites in Letcher County, Kentucky, were collected and microorganisms isolated. These samples were screened for their capacity to produce antimicrobial compounds active against known bacteria E. coli and S. aureus. The results showed no antimicrobial activity. This could be due to sample death, incorrect pH of media, or antibiotic resistance already present in the AMD site.

Rethinking Rural Homelessness: A Comparison Of The Causes, Solutions, And Services For Persons Experiencing Homelessness In Appalachia Versus Urban Areas In The United States, Casey Frommeyer

Honors Theses

Although homelessness in urban areas has been analyzed extensively, there is little research and data on homelessness in rural areas, specifically in Appalachia. The goal of this research is to shed some light on rural homeless experiences by comparing them to their urban counterparts. Four people from organizations that work with persons experiencing homelessness were interviewed using a snowball sample and asked questions which compare the causes, services, and solutions for homelessness in rural and urban areas. Based on these interviews, it can be concluded that the issues people experiencing homelessness go through, such as mental health problems and stigma, …

Looking Beyond The Numbers: Quality Assurance Procedures In The Global Network For Women's And Children's Health Research Maternal Newborn Health Registry., Ana Garces, Emily Macguire, Holly L Franklin, Norma Alfaro, Gustavo Arroyo, Lester Figueroa, Shivaprasad S Goudar, Sarah Saleem, Fabian Esamai, Archana Patel, Elwyn Chomba, Antoinette Tshefu, Rashidul Haque, Jacquelyn K Patterson, Edward A Liechty, Richard J Derman, Waldemar A Carlo, William Petri, Marion Elizabeth M Koso-Thomasmcclure, Robert L Goldenberg, Patricia Hibberd, Nancy F Krebs

Global Health Articles

BACKGROUND: Quality assurance (QA) is a process that should be an integral part of research to protect the rights and safety of study participants and to reduce the likelihood that the results are affected by bias in data collection. Most QA plans include processes related to study preparation and regulatory compliance, data collection, data analysis and publication of study results. However, little detailed information is available on the specific procedures associated with QA processes to ensure high-quality data in multi-site studies.

METHODS: The Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Maternal Newborn Health Registy (MNHR) is a prospective population-based registry …

A Pain Control Optimization Pathway To Reduce Acute Postoperative Pain And Opioid Consumption Postoperatively: An Approach To Battling The Opioid Epidemic, Holly Franson

Student Scholarly Projects

Practice Problem: Healthcare providers worldwide are working to battle the opioid epidemic and reduce opioid-related harm to patients. Utilizing evidence-based acute pain management methods to reduce opioid consumption is critical to combat the problem.

PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was: In opioid-naïve adult patients undergoing general anesthesia for out-patient, minimally invasive abdominal wall hernia surgery, how does the implementation of an evidence-based, preventative Pain Control Optimization Pathway (POP) using a multimodal, opioid-sparing acute pain management technique and standardized procedure-specific opioid prescribing, compared to standard treatment, affect postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption, upon discharge from the …

Challenges Facing Quality Assurance (Qa)/Quality Control (Qc) Measures Of Pathology Laboratories In Iraq, Alaa Hussein

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

Definition of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Quality Improvement

Management Of Recurrent Aphthous Ulcers Exploiting Polymer-Based Muco-Adhesive Sponges: In-Vitro And In-Vivo Evaluation, Dalia Attia, Muhammed Ossama, Caroline Lamie, Mohamed Tarek, Hebatallah Wagdy, Mohamed Elmazar

Pharmacy

Recurrent aphthous ulcer (RAU) is a well-known painful, inflammatory disease with uncertain etiology for which local symptomatic therapy is only available. The aim of this study was to formulate and characterize muco-adhesive sponges containing a mixture of tenoxicam and miconazole nitrate to manage pain, inflammation and avoid candida infection that may accompany RAU due to poor oral hygiene. Two polymers at different concentrations were used to prepare sponges applying simple freeze-drying. Medicated chitosan (2%) sponges (mC2) showed acceptable physical appearance, surface pH (6.3 ± 0.042), porosity (25.7% ± 1.8), swelling index (5.7 ± 0.11), in-vivo and ex-vivo mucoadhesion time (115 …

Transformative Learning: An Approach To Understand Participatory Action Research, Roshani Rajbanshi, Bal Chandra Luitel

Transformations

Transformative learning is to observe one’s experience that makes one conscious of one’s knowledge and one’s changing view in the learning community. This paper presents reflection on transformation in learning both the theory and practice of participatory action research as experienced through field visits and interacting with the participants. Critical reflective journal entries and discussions on workshops provided source of data. The purpose of this paper is to provide understanding of participatory action research from traditional conventional research and how reflection helped unfold the ideologies of participatory action research. Following the cycle of participatory action research, authors explored the need …

Using Empathic Design Principles To Improve Surgical Nursing Efficiency, Roberta Sutton

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Translational and Clinical Research Projects

Improving efficiency to increase operating room utilization, improve turnaround time, and first case on time starts, is a goal of hospitals to increase surgical case volume. Increasing case volumes improves the hospitals bottom line by increasing reimbursement. In addition, improving the utilization will improve patient and caregiver satisfaction, show less wasted time between cases, and allowing for more timely starts. In the hospital that this study was be performed, located in Atlanta, Georgia, there is a need to improve these metrics which will improve the bottom line of the facility. This study addressed inefficiencies in processes, job duties, and preparation …

Willingness To Pilot In Different Aircraft Sanitization Scenarios, Nicholas Valluzzi, Jesse Shacknai, Brooke Wheeler, Tianhua Li

Aeronautics Student Publications

A stratified sample of Part 141 ground school classes participated in a questionnaire which determined their willingness to pilot among four different aircraft sanitization scenarios. The sanitization scenarios with more precautions resulted in an increased willingness to pilot.

2020-November-30-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Nicole Aldana is an academic advisor in the College of Business and Technology after holding a like position at Georgia Southern University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies and Spanish from Georgia Southern.

Becky Birdwell is a temporary executive aide in the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies after serving as a contract administrator. She holds a B.S. degree in elementary education from ETSU.

Tracy Dixon is a career specialist with the Center for Community Outreach and Applied Research. Before coming to ETSU, she was an operations manager at Leon Ella Enterprises. She holds a B.A. degree in …

Letter - First Quarterly Report On Social Justice And Diversity Initiatives, Christopher Callahan

Presidential Communications

No abstract provided.

Bangladesh: Covid-19 Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices & Needs—Responses From Three Rounds Of Data Collection Among Adolescent Girls In Districts With High Rates Of Child Marriage, Sajeda Amin, Ubaidur Rob, Sigma Ainul, Md. Irfan Hossain, Forhana Rahman Noor, Iqbal Ehsan, Mehnaz Manzur

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

From April 20–30, 2020, during a nationwide lockdown, the Population Council Bangladesh conducted the first round of a rapid phone-based survey on COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and practices. The survey randomly selected girls who had provided phone numbers during enrollment in a skills-building program that began before the pandemic. The survey’s objective was to assess the impact of COVID-19 on adolescent lives and to design programs that would contribute to protecting girls and meet social distancing guidelines imposed by the government. Phone interviews were conducted with 479 girls living in the districts of Chapainawabganj, Kushtia, and Sherpur who were participants in …

2020-2021 Faculty Senate Xxv - November 30, 2020 Minutes Summary, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

No abstract provided.

Improving Evidence On Women's Groups: A Proposed Typology And Reporting Checklist, Sapna Desai, Thomas De Hoop, Leigh Anderson, Bidisha Barooah, Tabitha Mulyampiti, Ekwaro Obuku, Audrey Prost, Howard White

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

Women’s groups are widely implemented and researched, particularly in South Asia and Africa. However, there is no consistent approach to describing their varied implementation models, which hinders construct validity and accurate interpretation of evidence. This paper proposes a typology and reporting checklist to support transferability of evidence across models and settings.

Daily Eastern News: November 30, 2020, Eastern Illinois University

November

No abstract provided.

Clinical Manifestations Of Ocular Toxoplasmosis At A Referral Center In Iraq, Ahmed Abdulhadi

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Ocular toxoplasmosis is an important cause of posterior uveitis worldwide including Iraq. OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical manifestations of ocular toxoplasmosis at a referral center in Iraq. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Nine months prospective case series study was performed in the outpatient clinic at Ibn Al Haetham teaching eye hospital in Baghdad, Iraq. The diagnosis was mainly clinical supported by serological tests. RESULTS: In this study 20 patients were diagnosed with Ocular toxoplasmosis. Primary active, recurrent & an inactive diseases were reported in: 8 patients (40%), 7 patients (35%) & 5 patients (25%) respectively. Unilateral disease was seen in 13 …

Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy Effectiveness And Side Effects: A Retrospective Study, Abd Al-Ameer Al-Khafaji, Aws Hilal

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Spasticity is a motor disorder characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in muscle tone with exaggerated tendon jerks, resulting from hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex, as a component of the upper motor neuron syndrome. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of intrathecal baclofen therapy after one to five years of treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Aretrospective questionnaire-based study was done including 20 patients operated for intrathecal baclofen pump insertion at neurosciences hospital from 1/1/2013 to 1/1/2018, RESULTS: According to GMFCS in C.P, only those who were grade 4 or 3 had benefit, while grade 5 patients only improved easier diapering and transfer. …

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Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Analysis Of Malondialdehyde And Reduced Glutathione In Spermatozoa Of Infertile Men And Their Relation With Sperm Quality Parameters, Mayssaa Asker, Manal Rasheed

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

BACKGROUND: Male factor infertility is a multifactorial condition that is observed in the infertile couples. However, a proportion of infertile men have now been shown to have defective sperm functions related to oxidative stress (OS) which is a significant pathology, AIM OF THE STUDY: To estimate the indicators of OS by measuring malondialdehyde (MDA) and reduced glutathione (GSHr) levels in sperms of the infertile and fertile men and to evaluate the correlations of them with sperm quality parameters. METHODS: The levels of MDA and GSHr were measured spectrophotometrically at The Higher Institute of Infertility Diagnosis and Assisted Reproductive Technique /Al-Nahrain …