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Application Of A Self-Disinfecting Surface For Hemodialysis, Jace Parkinson, Katelyn Parkinson, Alice Pack, Tara Pendleton, Andrew Gagon

Biological Engineering

Hemodialysis mimics kidney function for patients with chronic kidney failure (Figure 1). Infection is the second leading cause of death in patients with end stage renal disease and sepsis accounts for more than 75% of these infectious deaths. In order to treat dialysis patients with bacterial infection, TiO₂ nanoparticles (Degussa P25, 25 nm diameter) may be incorporated into the hollow fiber membrane, in the vascular access, or be suspended in the dialysate. TiO₂ nanoparticles combined with UVA light are used to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS).

Fabric Hip Brace For Hip Replacement Postoperative Use, Jacob Barney, Laurel Hendricksen, Evan Perez

Biological Engineering

A well-recognized complication associated with hip replacement surgery is the dislocation of the hip joint following surgery. The risk of dislocation is highest in the first few months following surgery. To reduce risk of dislocation, the patient is required to wear a metal hip abduction brace. The function of the brace is to regulate flexion, extension, and abduction (forward, backward, and sideway) movements in the hip.

The aim of this project is to develop an alternative design to current post-operative hip braces, presented in the form of a mockup. The main specifications were to remove the metal pieces and replace …

Microcarrier Separation For Continuous In-Line Bioprocessing, Tessa Burrows, Ryan Cowley, Nathan Crook, Kyle Jackson, Joshua Jenkins

Biological Engineering

Bioreactors are an efficient way to generate cell-related product and viral particles; and with the use of microcarriers, adherent cells can be grown in bulk without taking up lab space.

Currently, media changes in bioreactors require microcarriers to settle for 30-45 minutes, resulting in:

• Lack of supplemental oxygen and nutrients

• Product loss

• A daily, time-intensive process

Bioreactors in the range of 50-2000 L could have major product loss and inefficiency with current media exchange methods.

Over-The-Counter Drug Causing Acute Pancreatitis, Swetha Parvataneni, Rajesh Essrani, Shehriyar Mehershahi, Rajesh Essrani, Ajeet Kumar Lohana, Asif Mehmood

Section of Gastroenterology

Acute pancreatitis is caused by alcohol, gall stone disease, drugs, trauma, infections, and metabolic causes such as hypercalcemia and hyperlipidemia. Hypercalcemia-induced acute pancreatitis has been well documented but only rarely occurs due to over-the-counter calcium carbonate. In this article, we present a case of over-the-counter calcium carbonate-induced acute pancreatitis.

Introduction: Changing Regulation Of Pharmaceuticals: Issues In Pricing, Intellectual Property, Trade And Ethics, Michael S. Mireles

McGeorge School of Law Scholarly Articles

No abstract provided.

Not Your Typical Fan: A Phenomenological Study On Booster Club Membership For A Men’S Division I College Tennis Program, Alison Fridley, Erin Popejoy, Charles A. Ball, Sarah Stokowski

Global Sport Business Journal

This transcendental phenomenological study was focused on a NCAA Division I tennis team booster club and eight participants’ experiences of reality versus expectation regarding booster involvement. Team identification is an attachment that provides fans with a sense of belonging (Delia & James, 2018; Heere & James, 2007). This study used the social identity theory as the theoretical lens to better understand how the booster club members identify as a social group and the relation to team identity and brand equity. Multiple themes emerged from the data, including reciprocity, investment, and connection and belonging. Each of these themes fell under both …

Education For Democratic Citizenship: A Study Of The Romanian And Icelandic Learner’S Profile, Monica Tilea, Oana-Adriana Duță, Sigríður Ólafsdóttir

Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Education for democratic citizenship is a major pillar of today’s society and is strongly acknowledged by educational systems worldwide. In the context of learner-centered education, a prerequisite for the effectiveness of the learning process is a good understanding of the learner’s profile, to which the teaching practice should be consistently adapted. When analyzing the factors that influence the learner’s profile, Tomlinson (2003) and Brice Heath (1983) have pointed out the importance of societal culture, while Jónsson & Sigurðardóttir (2012) have emphasized the pivotal role of education in preparing students for active participation in society. Against this background, our research proposes …

Texas Landfills: The Need For Administrative Reform Of The Texas Commission On Environmental Quality’S Permitting Process, William Todd Keller Jr.

St. Mary's Law Journal

Abstract forthcoming

2020-2021 School Year, St. Mary's University School Of Law

The Witan

No abstract provided.

New Environmental Crimes Project Data Shows That Pollution Prosecutions Plummeted During The First Two Years Of The Trump Administration, David M. Uhlmann

Other Publications

The latest data from the Environmental Crimes Project at the University of Michigan Law School shows a dramatic drop in pollution prosecutions during the first two years under President Donald J. Trump. The data, which now includes 14 years of cases from 2005–2018, shows a 70 percent decrease in Clean Water Act prosecutions under President Trump, as well as a more than 50 percent decrease in Clean Air Act prosecutions. The data again shows that most defendants charged with pollution crime commit misconduct involving one or more of the aggravating factors identified in my previous scholarship, so prosecutors continue to …

Behavioral Response Of Root-Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne Incognita, To Tomato, Solanum Lycopersicon, Root Exudates, Hillary Kipchirchir Kirwa

All Master’s Theses

Root-Knot Nematodes (RKNs) are major economically important group of plant parasitic nematodes distributed worldwide. RKNs cause over $100 billion yield losses annually on major crops. The damage caused to crops is due to plant root invasion by motile second stage juveniles (J2s). The J2s induce redifferentiation of the plant root cells into specialized feeding cells essential for nematode development. The hyperplasia and hypertrophy of cells surrounding the feeding cells lead to formation of typical root galls affecting transport of photosynthates from source to sink, and uptake of water and nutrients. Upon hatching from the eggs in the soil, J2s must …

Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of The African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Reared On Diets Containing Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens) Larvae Meal, Anderson Maina Njoroge

All Master’s Theses

Fish feed protein ingredients are the most expensive and often unavailable in subSaharan Africa especially in commercial aquaculture systems. The major fish feed protein ingredient in fish farming in Kenya is fishmeal (FM) that is often times expensive and adulterated leading to low productivity of fish farming. This problem has necessitated a need for exploring alternative less expensive and easily available protein sources such as black soldier fly larvae (BSFL). This study aimed at evaluating the growth rate, feed utilization, survivability and carcass characteristics of the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) reared on diets containing BSFL meal as a replacement for …

Varroa-Specific Hygienic Behaviour And Population Abundance Of Varroa Destructor In Colonies Of Apis Mellifera Scutellate In Karura Forest, Kenya, Sammy Kiprotich Cheruiyot

All Master’s Theses

The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor is one of the parasiteglobally reported affecting honeybee healthand causing high colony losses.Of notable importance is the associationof the mite with viruses and their transmission to honeybees which causesgreatharm to bees. Kenyan beekeepers have reportedthat bee populationshave been ondecline in recent years and therefore the need for research to establish whether Varroa destructoris negativelyaffectinghoneybee survival and development.The objectives of thisstudy were to evaluate Varroa-specific hygienic behaviourof Apis mellifera scutellata,assess population abundanceof V. destructorand determine the effects of V. destructoron local honeybeeA.m.scutellata.The study was conducted at International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)research apiaries located …

Deadly Drones? Why Faa Regulations Miss The Mark On Drone Safety, Steve Calandrillo, Jason Oh, Ari Webb

Articles

A rapidly growing commercial drone industry has prompted the introduction of numerous regulations governing American airspace. Congress has tasked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with “developing plans for the use of the navigable airspace to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use” of American skies. While well-intended, the FAA has departed from Congressional will by imposing an excessive regulatory regime that threatens to stifle drone technology and innovation. In fact, many FAA regulations fail to address the very problem they seek to fix, namely the safety of our airspace. The unfortunate result is that myriad scientific and pragmatic …

Caregivers And Tax Reform: Before And After Snapshots, Shannon Weeks Mccormack

Articles

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) changed the way families are taxed, starting in tax year 2018. By rearranging a myriad of deck chairs, politicians painted rosy pictures of families reaping the benefits of tax reform. In reality, however, generalizations cannot be made and the extent to which any one family gains or loses depends on particular facts. Even more obscured is the way in which the TCJA changed –– and failed to change –– the taxation of different types of caregivers. This Essay seeks to provide needed clarity in this area. It begins by offering snapshots of how …

Tiptoeing Through The Landmines: The Evolution Of States' Legal Ethics Authority Regarding Representing Cannabis Clients, Karen Boxx

Articles

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of Social Connectedness On Ptsd And Freezing In A Student Military Population, Jessica Marie Ledwith

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study investigates the impact of social connectedness (SC) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a military college population, and their relation to physiological measures such as body sway, heart rate (HR), and heat rate variability (HRV). According to previous research, people with PTSD are more likely to exhibit a freezing response to affective images. In the present study, we explore the potential freezing response for military personnel at the levels of PTSD symptom groups and social connectedness. We also investigate the possible buffering effect social connectedness has on the outcome of PTSD and freezing. There was a total of …

Homelessness On The Curriculum?, R. Witton, M. Paisi

Peninsula Dental School

No abstract provided.

The Government Misconduct Exception To The Deliberative Process Privilege: Bringing Clarity To The Most Important Exception To The Most Frequently Invoked Government Evidentiary Privilege, Edward J. Imwinkelried

South Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Traveling For Abortion Services And The Rural Women We Must Not Forget, Hannah Haksgaard

South Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

No Court Of Last Resort: The Future Of Involuntary Commitment In The South Dakota Courts In Light Of The Slow Death Of Matter Of Woodruff, Ross K. Holberg

South Dakota Law Review

No abstract provided.

Using Accelerometer And Gyroscope Data In Common Mobile Devices To Assess Credibility, Joseph S. Valacich, Jeffrey L. Jenkins, Michael D. Byrd, David Kim, Manasvi Kumar, Parker A. Williams

Faculty Publications

An observational study examined the efficacy of using accelerometer and gyroscope (i.e., orientation) data from standard mobile devices to assess response credibility. Study participants played twenty rounds of a card game where they self-reported whether they won or lost each round. Participants received a base payment but could gain increased “bonus” payments by cheating. After the card game, participants were asked a “Yes-No” question whether they cheated while their orientation data was captured. We predicted that people concealing information about an adverse behavior (i.e., cheating), would result in differences in both absolute magnitude changes in acceleration and in rotation, as …

Student Occupational Health And Safety Hazard Assessment: Toolkit For Teachers Supervising Work-Oriented Training Path Practicums, Marie Laberge, Aurélie Tondoux

Guides

No abstract provided.

Santé Et Sécurité Du Travail : Notions Utiles À La Supervision De Stages De Métiers Semi-Spécialisés, Marie Laberge, Aurélie Tondoux, Gabriel Charland, Marie-Hélène Poirier

Guides

No abstract provided.

Turkey Tips, Haeley Morin

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Retention, Viral Suppression, And Care Models In Hiv Positive Children And Adolescents In Cameroon, Eveline Mboh Khan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant public health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa with poor treatment outcomes in children and adolescents (C&As). There is a lack of information on the effects of various HIV care models (Child and Adolescent Friendly Clinic model and Support Group model) on retention in care and Viral Suppression (VS) in Cameroon. This study was carried out to identify the care model with the best outcomes for C&As, inform national scale-up strategies, resource prioritization, and contribute to the existing literature. A quantitative retrospective cohort review approach guided by the social cognitive theory was used to analyze …

An Outcome Assessment Of A Single Institution's Longitudinal Experience With Uveal Melanoma Patients With Liver Metastasis., Rino S. Seedor, David J. Eschelman, Carin F. Gonsalves, Robert D. Adamo, Marlana Orloff, Anjum Amjad, Erin Sharpe-Mills, Inna Chervoneva, Carol L. Shields, Jerry A. Shields, Michael Mastrangelo, Takami Sato

Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers

There is no FDA-approved treatment for metastatic uveal melanoma (UM) and overall outcomes are generally poor for those who develop liver metastasis. We performed a retrospective single-institution chart review on consecutive series of UM patients with liver metastasis who were treated at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital between 1971–1993 (Cohort 1, n = 80), 1998–2007 (Cohort 2, n = 198), and 2008–2017 (Cohort 3, n = 452). In total, 70% of patients in Cohort 1 received only systemic therapies as their treatment modality for liver metastasis, while 98% of patients in Cohort 2 and Cohort 3 received liver-directed treatment either alone …

Individual And Joint Effects Of Metformin And Statins On Mortality Among Patients With High-Risk Prostate Cancer., Xiang-Lin Tan, Jian-Yu E, Yong Lin, Timothy R Rebbeck, Shou-En Lu, Mingyi Shang, William K Kelly, Anthony D'Amico, Mark N Stein, Lanjing Zhang, Thomas L Jang, Isaac Yi Kim, Kitaw Demissie, Anna Ferrari, Grace Lu-Yao

Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Pre-clinical studies suggest that metformin and statins may delay prostate cancer (PCa) metastases; however, data in humans are limited. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first human study aimed to quantify the individual and joint effects of statin and metformin use among patients with high-risk PCa.

METHODS: This population-based retrospective cohort study identified patients from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare linked database. Exposure to metformin and statins was ascertained from Medicare Prescription Drug Event files. The association with all-cause and PCa mortality were evaluated using Cox proportional hazard model with competing causes of death, …

Treating Hematologic Malignancies During A Pandemic: Utilizing Telehealth And Digital Technology To Optimize Care., Adam F Binder, Nathan R Handley, Lindsay Wilde, Neil Palmisiano, Ana Maria Lopez

Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers

In late January 2020, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS CoV-2) was reported as an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Within 2 months it became a global pandemic. Patients with cancer are at highest risk for both contracting and suffering complications of its resultant disease, Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19). Healthcare systems across the world had to adapt quickly to mitigate this risk, while continuing to provide potentially lifesaving treatment to patients. Bringing care to the home through the use of telehealth, home based chemotherapy, and remote patient monitoring technologies can help minimize risk to the patient and healthcare workers without sacrificing quality …

Retaining African American Male Sophomore Students At A Historically Black University, Gourjoine M. Wade

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Retention rate sophomore to junior year among African American male students is low at Academia State University (a pseudonym), a public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in the Southern United States. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the perceptions of African American male students regarding what influenced their persistence to the junior year at the study site. Schlossberg's transition theory was the conceptual framework used to guide the inquiry. The research questions for this study addressed perceptions of African American male students regarding what programs, services, or experiences may improve sophomore year success. Three …