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The Overture! Then Is Here-And-Now: Hindsight Is Twenty, Twenty?, Elena Kydd

Music Therapy Theses

My existence and presence as a Black woman and graduate scholar in music therapy have allowed me to share my experience of racial trauma and oppression in the hallways of GCSU’s music therapy program. Autoethnography is the method I use to write my thesis on the relationships between Blackness, pedagogy, and music therapy. Thus, I perform an evocative autoethnographic study that allows me to share my personal experience of racial trauma and oppression within the culture of music therapy and to critique the larger social structures of whiteness that disenfranchise and dominate me and other Black student music therapists (SMTs). …

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - December 12, 2023, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the December 12, 2023 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

• Audia receives NIH grant to study antibiotic-resistant bacteria
• Reconstructive urologist joins USA Health and Whiddon COM
• Perkins awarded $16 million grant to help address national physician shortage
• Alumni, faculty participate in medical mission trip
• Doctoral students receive inaugural Godwin Emerging Scholars Endowed Awards
• USA Student-Run Free Clinic receives grant from CeraVe

Representation Of Multicultural Value In Animation Film Upin-Ipin Seasion 6 “Ghost Month”, Sudono Sudono, Rb Hendri Kuswatoro

Informasi

In the era of advances in information technology, early childhood education can use various media, including film, which is considered a very effective means of conveying messages or ideologies with audio-visual power. The animated film Upin-Ipin, as one of the contestants in the arena of animated film ideology, has an important role in instilling moral values in children. Through the moral message conveyed through the film, the personality formation of young children can be aligned with the moral message conveyed. This study, which applies a qualitative research approach with library methods, uses primary and secondary data as sources of information. …

Soybean Genetics, Genomics, And Breeding For Improving Nutritional Value And Reducing Antinutritional Traits In Food And Feed, William M. Singer, Yi-Chen Lee, Zachary Shea, Caio Canella Vieira, Dongho Lee, Xiaoying Li, Mia Cunicelli, Shaila S. Kadam, Mohammad Amir Waseem Khan, Grover Shannon, M. A. Rouf Mian, Henry T. Nguyen, Bo Zhang

Agriculture Faculty Publications

Soybean [Glycine max(L.) Merr.] is a globally important crop due to its valuable seed composition, versatile feed, food, and industrial end-uses, and consistent genetic gain. Successful genetic gain in soybean has led to widespread adaptation and increased value for producers, processors, and consumers. Specific focus on the nutritional quality of soybean seed composition for food and feed has further elucidated genetic knowledge and bolstered breeding progress. Seed components are historical and current targets for soybean breeders seeking to improve nutritional quality of soybean. This article reviews genetic and genomic foundations for improvement of nutritionally important traits, such as protein and …

The Role Of Niacinamide In Skin Cancer Risk Reduction, Britny Ruilova Tellez, Nicolas Fortes, Heather Rollins

Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)

The contents of this article are the author’s original unpublished findings.

Background: Each year, approximately 6 million Americans are treated for skin cancer, resulting in a total annual medical expense of $8.9 billion 1. The two most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC) followed by squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)2. The metastatic potential of these cancers is minimal; however, their treatment may involve severe scarring and disfigurement2. In contrast, melanoma is an aggressive skin malignancy that grows rapidly and can metastasize in a quick manner2. Risk factors of these skin cancers include UV exposure, fair skin complexions, …

Affordable Housing Testimonies & Sources, Asma Mahamed

What Are The Affordable Housing Options in Portland, Maine?

Asma Mahamed

December 12th, 2023

Civic Leadership

Final Testomity

2023 December 12 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Viral Outbreaks On Legal Rulings Corona Pandemic And Its Impact On Family Jurisprudence, Dr.Jihad H. Hamad

Al-miʿyār

Books of Hadith and its Sciences: • Al-Ta'leeq Al-Mughni 'ala Al-Daraqutni: Umar Shams Al-Haqq Al-Azeem Abadi, appended to Sunan Al-Daraqutni, Alam Al-Kutub & Dar Al-Ma'arifah, 1966 CE, Dar Al-Muhasin - Cairo, n.d. • Jami' Al-Tirmidhi: Encyclopedia of the Noble Hadith, The Six Books, Dar Al-Salam - Riyadh, 1429 AH. • Sunan Ibn Majah: Encyclopedia of the Noble Hadith, The Six Books, Dar Al-Salam - Riyadh, 1429 AH. • Sunan Abi Dawood: Encyclopedia of the Noble Hadith, The Six Books, Dar Al-Salam - Riyadh, 1429 AH. • Sunan Al-Daraqutni: Edited, verified, and annotated by Shu'ayb Al-Arna'ut, Hasan Abdul Mun'im Shalabi, Abdul …

Good Newsletter December 12, 2023, Seattle University School Of Law Dean

GOOD NEWSletter

No abstract provided.

Sondra Dennison V. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania

2023 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Dementia Diagnosis And Personality Change, Molly Pavek

Counselor Education Capstones

The diagnosis of dementia is typically overlooked when thinking about mental health. It has been around for over a century, yet there have been minimal breakthroughs in research. This diagnosis is quite complicated, given the unexpected and sometimes abrupt nature of symptoms. There is still no cure and there are no medications that stop, slow down, or reverse the diagnosis. Several cognitive and behavioral symptoms accompany a dementia diagnosis; a change in personality being one of the most apparent. Researching personality changes over time, allows researchers discover patterns among the diagnosed and medical professionals, the diagnosed, and caregivers of the …

Beyond The Basics: Unraveling The Complexity Of Coronary Artery Calcification, Satwat Hashmi, Pashmina Wiqar Shah, Zouhair Aherrahrou, Elena Aikawa, Rédouane Aherrahrou

Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is mainly associated with coronary atherosclerosis, which is an indicator of coronary artery disease (CAD). CAC refers to the accumulation of calcium phosphate deposits, classified as micro- or macrocalcifications, that lead to the hardening and narrowing of the coronary arteries. CAC is a strong predictor of future cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction and sudden death. Our narrative review focuses on the pathophysiology of CAC, exploring its link to plaque vulnerability, genetic factors, and how race and sex can affect the condition. We also examined the connection between the gut microbiome and CAC, and the impact …

Recruitment And Retention Challenges In Adult Care Facilities, Shirley Ann Jones

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Mentoring In Group-Based Adolescent Girl Programs In Low- And Middle-Income Countries: Evidence-Informed Approaches, Miriam Temin, Sarah Blake, Eva Roca

Adolescents and Young People

Adolescent girls face distinct challenges that require tailored and girl-centered responses. This brief draws on the knowledge of program implementers and researchers who work on community-based girl group (CBGG) programs (often called “safe spaces”) in various low- and middle-income settings and the US. It summarizes emerging lessons and insights on CBGGs, emphasizing the vital role that mentors play in this group-based model. The evidence emphasizes the importance of providing mentors with training, supervision, compensation, solidarity, and opportunities to build their own networks.

Strategies Small Business Owners In North Carolina Use To Sustain Their Business, Curtis Delbert Mccullough

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

How Does Information Overload Through News Consumption Impact Users’ Mental State?, Agaretha Kosasih

D.U.Quark

With the rise of technology and its accessibility, people have an increased ability to access information, which consequently escalates the chances to be more prone to information overload. However, despite the frequent use of technology and the internet, there is still a lack of awareness about the effects of information overload. One issue that arises in discussing information overload is the abundant research that confirms the negative impacts compared to those that provide positive solutions for the issue. This review discusses the way information overload impacts our mental health through our cognitive processes, influencing our mental state, and examines our …

2023-December-12-Students Host Brown Bag Event For Older Adults, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (December 12, 2023) — Keeping track of numerous prescription medications can be confusing and at times overwhelming for people of any age. Student pharmacists at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy recently offered their expertise to older adults at the Johnson City Memorial Center to help them improve their health through better management of their medications.

Dubbed a “Brown Bag Event,” older adults were invited to bring their medications and supplements in a bag and meet with student pharmacists, who would then check for any potential drug interactions in an online database. Vanna Labi …

2023-December-12-Etsu To Hold Commencement Ceremonies December 16.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University will confer 1,413 degrees to members of the Class of 2023 during two Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 16, at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Both ceremonies will take place in the ETSU Ballad Health Athletic Center (Mini-Dome). The events also will be livestreamed. Livestream links will be available at etsu.edu/commencement.

The 10 a.m. ceremony will recognize graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, College of Business and Technology and College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences.

Dr. Jessica Burchette, a faculty member in ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and …

Dam Failure And Incident Investigations, Nathaniel Gee

Theses and Dissertations

There are multiple dam failures and dam safety incidents every year in the United States. There are currently no standard policy requirements for when or how to conduct failure or incident investigations. This paper first reviews one of the most significant failures in US history, the failure of Buffalo Creek Dam No. 3 in order to explore the impacts of one significant failure on dam safety policy in the US. The paper then explores the currents state of the industry by reviewing 58 different dam failure or incident investigation reports based on incidents that occurred in the United States from …

The ‘Surplus’ Of Siem Reap: A Comparative Study Of Cambodia’S Urban Recyclers, Karin Schroeder

Student Theses 2015-Present

The modern influx of consumer goods and waste from Western, capitalistic economies to Southeast Asian countries has amassed unprecedented amounts of solid waste. With no pre-existing, formal recycling infrastructure, managing recyclables fell to the informal sector. Driven to informal work by slow job growth, limitations to educational attainment, no pre-existing capital, disability, landlessness, or gender norms, a surplus of urban recyclers have emerged to uphold a waste commodity chain that returns value to discarded material while cleaning up urban environments. Despite providing an invaluable service, these waste pickers, buyers, and depot workers are rarely treated with respect by their communities …

Analisis Hubungan Tingkat Pencahayaan, Reflektansi, Dan Kekontrasan Area Kerja Terhadap Keluhan Eye Strain Pada Karyawan Office Di Pt. X Tahun 2023, Afni Fadhila, Mila Tejamaya

National Journal of Occupational Health and Safety

Eye strain is a condition where the eyes are strained due to prolonged overuse, especially in computer-based activities. NIOSH states that about 75 - 90% of computer users who spend three hours or more complaining of visual impairment. A study by Kowalska et al (2011) on office workers who use computers intensely stated that the prevalence of eye strain in female workers was 50,7% and in men was 32,6%. This study aims to determine the relationship between illuminance, reflectance, and work area contrast on eye strain complaints in office employees at PT. X. This research was conducted from April - …

Self-Care Practices For Common Acute Conditions In The Philippines: A Scoping Review, Arianna Maever Loreche, Veincent Christian F. Pepito, Manuel M. Dayrit

Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications

Purpose

This review aimed to identify and map published studies on self-care practices to manage common acute health conditions in the Philippines.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors conducted a scoping review in PubMed, Scopus, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), ProQuest Central, Journal Storage (JSTOR) and the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development – Health Research and Development Information Network (HERDIN). The authors included all studies on self-care practices to manage common acute conditions, namely low back pain, allergic rhinitis, general acute pain, cough, cold, diarrhea, constipation and stress, published up to 2021 in the Philippines. Information on …

Characteristics Of Aphasia In Ischemic Stroke Patients At A National Brain Center In Indonesia, Rasya Hapsari Danardhono, Arman Yurisaldi Saleh, Ria Maria Theresa, Riezky Valentina Astari

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Highlights: 1. This study was the first study identifying the characteristics of aphasia among ischemic stroke patients during COVID-19 pandemic at a national brain center in Indonesia. 2. This study provides additional data for future studies to conduct a comparison between the pre- and post-pandemic incidence of aphasia. Abstract Different types of aphasia may occur due to lesions in various brain regions following ischemic strokes. Global aphasia was the most prevalent type of aphasia before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, stroke incidence and mortality rose during the pandemic. This study aimed to identify the types, clinical and radiological features, and management …

Survey Of Transfer Learning Approaches In The Machine Learning Of Digital Health Sensing Data, Lina Chato, Emma Regentova

Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Research

Machine learning and digital health sensing data have led to numerous research achievements aimed at improving digital health technology. However, using machine learning in digital health poses challenges related to data availability, such as incomplete, unstructured, and fragmented data, as well as issues related to data privacy, security, and data format standardization. Furthermore, there is a risk of bias and discrimination in machine learning models. Thus, developing an accurate prediction model from scratch can be an expensive and complicated task that often requires extensive experiments and complex computations. Transfer learning methods have emerged as a feasible solution to address these …

Illuminating Type Iv Secretion-Mediated Dna Trafficking Through Long Filaments, Peter J Christie

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

No abstract provided.

The Implementation Of Trauma Informed Design In The United States Prison Campus: A Standardized Design Methodology, Quille A. Hughes

Theses

The concept of spaces for punishment has been a topic of conversation for centuries. Only now are members of the community touching the surface of concepts that rewrite the methodology behind the design of these spaces in the hopes of providing a different outcome: rehabilitation. Trauma-Informed Design as a concept is in its infancy, and therefore requires decades of research into the effects of its installation; there is no greater need for this consideration than in the United States criminal justice institution. This thesis will not attempt to cover the changes necessary to United States prison policy. It will instead …

Status Survey Of Eight Rare Aquatic Macroinvertebrates In East Texas, Alexandra Randall

Biology Theses

Freshwater is essential to human existence. The health of each freshwater source is connected to the survival of pollution intolerant species of aquatic macroinvertebrates in the orders Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and Trichoptera (EPT taxa). A higher presence of EPT taxa equates to better water quality because their water bound larvae assist in maintaining clean freshwater environments and will not survive in highly polluted water. Human disruption to natural environments is causing increases in polluted freshwater, leading to decreases in the presence of EPT taxa. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department documentation shows major concern for the populations of eight EPT species of …

Bridging The Gap: Reducing Disparities In Reproductive Healthcare For Black And White Women, Emma Weiden

Population Health Research Brief Series

A woman’s reproductive healthcare experience in the United States can vary dramatically depending on her race. In 2020, the pregnancy-related mortality rate in the U.S. was 40.8 deaths per 100,000 live births for Black women, which is more than three times the rate among White women (12.7 per 100,000). This brief summarizes disparities in reproductive healthcare outcomes for Black women compared to White women in the U.S., advocates for policy changes, and provides recommendations for addressing racial disparities to create more equitable reproductive healthcare.

December 12, 2023 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

How Are Oregon's Rural Indigenous Communities Overcoming Water Access Issues?, Tyren John Thompson

Dissertations and Theses

This study investigates how water insecurity affects Indigenous communities in Grand Ronde, Warm Springs, and Umatilla, Oregon, through loss of clean drinking water, access to culturally significant foods, and exposure to pollution. Each community offers innovative solutions drawing on their Indigenous knowledge to overcome water supply challenges. Communities with more resources are better equipped to cope with water insecurity and environmental degradation.