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Data Quality Checks: Implementation With Popular Data Collection Crowdsourcing Platforms, James Down, Gregory Balkcom, Kristine Duncan, Ngan (An) Truong, Andrew Lewis

Symposium of Student Scholars

The utilization of online crowdsourcing platforms for data collection has increased over the past two decades in the field of public health due to the ease of use, the cost-saving benefits, the speed of the data collection process, and the accessibility of a potentially true representative population. Although these platforms offer many advantages to researchers, significant drawbacks exist, such as poor data quality, that threaten the reliability and validity of the study. Previous studies have examined data quality concerns, but differences in results arise due to variations in study designs, disciplinary contexts, and the platforms being investigated. Therefore, this study …

Gis For Public Health: Exploring Diseases Of Despair In Metro Atlanta, Chanice Brown

Symposium of Student Scholars

Diseases of despair are a set of behaviors that can cause a significant amount of mortality within a population. These behaviors, which typically include drug abuse, alcoholism, and suicides, have existed for quite some time. However, the idea of “Diseases of Despair” is fairly recent. In 2015, researchers Anna Case and Angus Deaton first coined the concept while studying an increase in mortality and decrease in life expectancy amongst middle-aged, white populations in different rural communities. They theorized that external pressures, like economic insecurity and increased morbidity, were driving these populations to seek out dangerous methods to relieve their stress. …

An Analysis Of The Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption And Depression, Jasmyn May

Symposium of Student Scholars

Several studies have shown that there is a bidirectional relationship between alcohol use and depression. This implies that they can increase their risk of the other disorder, exist simultaneously, and/or worsen one another. Alcohol, a psychoactive substance that can be highly addictive, plays a prominent role in American culture. It’s concerning that the normalization of bad habits related to alcohol consumption often blinds Americans to the potential harm they’re causing to their bodies. Alcohol is used regularly as a coping mechanism, so there is an overlap between people with depression and people who consume alcohol regularly. But it is considered …

Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Opportunity Youth Through A Developmental Lens, Will Hodges, Chanler Hilley, Giselle Vazquez, Amari Cody, Briana Rivera

Symposium of Student Scholars

Opportunity youth (OY) are adolescents and young adults 16 to 24 years old who are not in employment, education or training (OECD, 2023). In the U.S., an estimated 16.4% of youth are OY (OECD, 2023). Prior studies have established OY are at higher risk for behavioral health problems (Hilley et al., 2019) and socioeconomic disadvantages (Belfield et al., 2012). However, the majority of research on OY is conducted through a social epidemiological lens, with limited attention to their psychosocial development. The objective of this qualitative study is to examine the experiences of disengagement during the transition to adulthood, contributing to …

Exploratory Data Analysis On Race & Doctor Visits, Isabelle Fevrier

Symposium of Student Scholars

Our study will look at the race of a child and if they have had a visit with their primary care-provider within the last 12 months. We obtained our information from the National Survey of Children’s health. The data set sample is 42,777 children aged 1-17 and the data set includes 831 variables. this data is from the year 2020, Between June 2020 and January 2021. Even though the data sets include a plethora of information on factors affecting children, we specifically are looking at if the children are part of the majority (white) or if they are a minority, …

Spatial Associations Of Liver Disease Rates With Socioeconomic And Health Risk Factors In Georgia, Nguyet Le

Symposium of Student Scholars

According to the CDC Cancer Statistics Report in 2020, Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct is the 6th leading cancer in both USA and the State of Georgia ranked by Rates of Cancer Death. Aflatoxin-containing foods, alcohol consumption, smoking, overeating, and other risky behaviors are among the factors linked to liver diseases. They have also been related to the socioeconomic status (SES) of individuals. The behaviors and SES of individuals are affected by the socioeconomic characteristics of the communities where they live. However, the relationships between the rates of liver diseases and community-level socioeconomic factors are not well studied. The objective …

Average Household Income In Relation To Individual Dietary Consumption Of Fruits And Vegetables, Liz Burchfield, Bella Spencer

Symposium of Student Scholars

The purpose of this analysis is to review data from the USDA Economic Research Survey in a data collection regarding FoodAPS National Household Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey. Our data include a sample size of 4,826 participating households with 279 variables describing each household. Several variables were utilized which include average collective income for households, perceptions of fruit and vegetable prices and quality, self-reporting items about perceived fruit and vegetable consumption, and financial survey responses. With these chosen variables we made initial inferences that there would be a relationship between income and fruit consumption. We predict that throughout the duration …

Frontal Alpha Asymmetry And Theta/Beta Ratio Predict Self-Reported Drug Use In College Students, Lamar Latella, Mary Katherine Kerlin, Alexis Newman, Naomi Mwangi

Symposium of Student Scholars

This research explored the ability of brain waves to predict substance use in young adults. The sample consisted of 45 participants who were between the ages of 18 and 34. Participants either consisted of young adults who are in recovery from alcohol & other addictive behaviors or were recruited from various psychology classes. The electroencephalogram (EEG) recorded brain waves of participants with eyes open and eyes closed. With the data collected from the EEG, we used Fourier analysis to estimate spectral power, and computed frontal alpha asymmetry (FAA) and theta/beta ratio (TBR) before and after an oddball task. We ran …

Impact Of Traffic On Air Pollutant, Pm10 In And Around Schools, Lily Wisner, Drew Peake, Ali Rana

Symposium of Student Scholars

This research study investigates the influence of traffic on Particulate Matter, specifically PM₁₀ in and around school during the drop-off and pickup hours. The study will focus on in and around an Atlanta local elementary school. PM₁₀ is a fine particulate matter produced from engine emissions that may pose significant health risks, particularly to children and individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma. To monitor the concentrations of PM₁₀ emissions, we will employ Purple Air monitoring sensors. Data collection will include monitoring of PM₁₀ levels during morning (drop off) and evening (pick up) peak hours, …

Exploration Of The Implementation Of An Integrated Electronic Laboratory Information Management System On Quality Diagnostics Service Indicators At A County Level Public Hospital In Western Kenya., Kelly Allen

Capstone Collection

Underinvestment in pathology and laboratory capacity caused by low visibility in research and in prioritization by public health leaders results in limited effective healthcare coverage and an estimated 1.1 million premature deaths annually in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries. Kenya’s public health laboratories provide a median 41% of the Essential Diagnostic List to their patients and in Kisumu County, as much as 44.2% of the population has little to no access to essential diagnostics. The government of Kisumu implemented the county Health Laboratory Strategic Plan 2018-2022 to address this public health challenge. Little information exists on the effectiveness of these initiatives and the …

Sustainable Energy Distribution Methods At The Azraq And Za’Atari Refugee Camps In Jordan: A Refugee Perspective, Lucie Lagodich

Capstone Collection

The looming climate change crisis requires research and development of mitigation strategies to protect those most vulnerable. This study uses semi-structured interviews to capture the refugee perspective of the successes and shortcomings of large-scale solar farm projects installed at the Azraq and Za’atari Syrian refugee camps in the west and north of Jordan, respectively. These perspectives may be utilized to improve each camp's current renewable energy distribution system. Results suggest that at both camps the current renewable energy systems are deeply flawed with limited hours with rampant distrust among camp residents in the management of the solar farms. Most refugees …

Extended Range Of Motion Does Not Induce Greater Muscle Damage Than Conventional Range Of Motion In The Bench Press Exercise, Patryk Matykiewicz, Michał Krzysztofik, Adam Zając

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction: Range of motion (ROM) of resistance exercise affects the muscle damage magnitude and the recovery-time course. Thus, the main aim of this study was to compare conventional and extended ROM in the bench press exercise on neuromuscular fatigue assessed by velocity changes during bench press throw, as well on the exercise-induced muscle damage evaluated by creatine kinase (CK) activity in the blood. Material and Methods: A total of fourteen healthy, well-trained males performed 5 sets of the bench press exercise at 70% of one repetition maximum with either standard (STD) and cambered (CMB) barbell until reaching volitional failure. CK …

A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of The Prevalence And Risk Factors In Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Malfunction, Abdullah Saeed, Abdullah Alshafea, Monerah Alqthami, Abdulrahman Bin Saeed, Foton A. Alahmri, Norah S. Alqahtani, Fatimah A. Al-Muslat, Atheer Alqahtani

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Introduction: Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) include permanent pacemakers (PPMs), implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices. They treat several cardiac issues and are dependent on batteries; however, similar to any medical equipment, they can fail. The prevalence and risk factors for CIED malfunction must be understood for earlier detection and better patient outcomes. Material and methods: A comprehensive search was conducted through electronic bibliographic sources (PubMed and Cochrane) until January 2023 in order to identify reviews, cohort studies and case reports pertaining to CIED. The primary outcome is the probability of CIED malfunction. The secondary outcome …

Organizational Commitment, Sarah Stepanek, Megan Paul

Umbrella Summaries

What is organizational commitment?

Organizational commitment, along with job satisfaction, is one of the most commonly studied job attitudes within the psychological sciences and is often used to gauge how employees feel about their job. Research on organizational commitment has largely been a fragmented endeavor, with no clear consensus on what organizational commitment actually is or how it should be conceptualized. To date, there is not one definition that is regarded as the best, but there are some common themes that can be seen throughout the many definitions in existence. For example, most definitions refer to organizational commitment in terms …

Exploring Academic Outcomes In Arkansas Schools: A Study Of Four-Day School Week And Year-Round Calendar Districts, Kate Barnes, Sarah Mckenzie

Arkansas Education Reports

In 2021, Arkansas's state legislature passed Act 688 allowing school districts to adopt non-traditional calendars. Districts could choose from four calendar options: traditional, four-day school weeks (4DSW), year-round calendar(YRC), and alternative. During the 2022-23 school year, 33 districts adopted new calendars; twenty-seven districts operated using a 4DSW, and six used a YRC. Several more districts adopted 4DSW in the 2023-24 school year. Atpresent, thirty-four Arkansas districts use a 4DSW. This report used publicly available data from the Arkansas Department of Education to explore the relationship between adoption of a 4DSW or YRC and the following student outcomes: academic growth, academic …

The Role Of Nursing Education In Enhancing Stroke Identification And Improving Patient Outcomes: A Systemic Literature Review, Abrie Hearn

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

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Commonwealth Times 2023-11-29

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

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How Self-Esteem Affects Eye Fixation When Viewing Images Of Strangers Compared To Images Of Self, Karly Kammann, Andrew Wachtel, Maddie Rowe, Ashley Richmond

Science University Research Symposium (SURS)

Self-esteem has been shown to play a role in overall health. A previous study explained that humans are self-motivated to protect and enhance self-esteem and when self-esteem is enhanced, psychological wellbeing shows improvements. With that, another study evaluated depression and facial fixation and found that those who had depression looked at the mouth region more so than the eye region. By keeping prior research in mind, we aimed to evaluate how self-esteem plays a role in how one views themselves compared to a stranger. Thus, we hypothesized that those who exhibit lower self-esteem will demonstrate fixations on the mouth more …

Hiv/Aids Research Symposium, College Of The Holy Cross

LGBTQIA Archive: Posters

Poster detailing planned events of the HIV/AIDS Research Symposium, held November 29-December 2, 2023 at the College of the Holy Cross. In observance of the 35th World AIDS Day, the Holy Cross LGBTQ+ Alumni Network and a multidisciplinary faculty team invited a broad ranging conversation about the historical and current impact and intersection of the HIV/AIDS pandemic on both the Holy Cross community and the wider world.

November 29, 2023 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

GreenMail (student newsletter through 2024)

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Full Practice Authority: Policy Review And Recommendation For Regional Nurse Practitioner Practice In The Southeastern Region Of The United States, Tambra Ratledge

Student Scholarly Projects

This policy analysis examines the limited practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) in the Southeastern United States, focusing on Tennessee while drawing comparisons to Georgia and Alabama. The PICO question that guided this policy analysis is: For advanced practice registered nurses within the southeast region of the United States (P), how does the development of a comprehensive policy recommendation for full practice authority (I), compared to existing reduced or restricted practice authority in the southeast region of the United States (C) affect access to care as endorsed by literature (O)? The literature suggests that despite being equipped with …

Waring Library Society Newsletter, Fall 2023, Waring Library Society, Waring Historical Library, Medical University Of South Carolina, Anna Marie Schuldt, Jacob Steere-Williams, Joann Livingston Zeise, Lahnice Hollister

The Waring Library Society Newsletters

In the Fall 2023 issue of the Waring Library Society Newsletter, Waring Library Society President Dr. Jacob Steere-Williams discusses R.A. Kinloch’s contributions to the 19th century surgical revolution; JoAnn Zeise gives a welcome message at the beginning of her tenure as the Waring Historical Library’s new curator; Anna Marie Schuldt shares the recently released online exhibits ahead of MUSC’s bicentennial; she additionally reviews the successful events held by the Waring in Fall 2023; and guest writer Lahnice Hollister shares a story of Moses Camplin’s struggle to practice medicine in Charleston as a Black practitioner post-Civil War.

Make This Holiday Green And Gold With The Uab Gift And Event Guide, Shannon Thomason

Browse All News

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The Parthenon, November 29, 2023, Evan Green, Conner Woodruff, Matt Schaffer, Chayce Matheny, Victoria Ware, Shauntelle Thompson, Rafael Alfonso, Scott Price

The Parthenon

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Recommendations For The Mental Health Treatment Of Human Trafficking Survivors, Christina M. Tsoi

Theses and Dissertations

Human trafficking is a worldwide problem that places those trafficked at very high risk for multiple adverse outcomes, including mental illness. Although research on human trafficking has become abundant in other academic disciplines (e.g., sociology, public health, criminology, social work), psychology research specific to the mental health treatment of survivors remains limited. Objective: The purpose of this study was to gather recommendations from mental health professionals for the mental health treatment of trafficking survivors. Method: This paper reviewed extant literature regarding human trafficking and current mental health treatment provided to survivors. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 mental health professionals …

Reducing The No Show Rates For Mental Health Appointments Among Young Adults, Johnnie Carrico

Student Scholarly Projects

Practice Problem: Missed patient appointments have become an increasingly significant issue for healthcare organizations, private practices, and clinics. No show appointments can negatively impact the operational functions of these organizations including lost revenue. The clinical practice site’s pre-intervention no-show rate for young adult mental health appointments was 21%. The high percentage of missed mental health visits has resulted in both lost revenue for the clinic and disruptions in patient care.

PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was: In young adults 18-25 years with mental health appointments (P) how does patient preferred appointment reminders (I) compared to …

Video Games For The Win: Examining The Net Positive Impact On Emotional, Cognitive, And Social Aspects Of Mental Health In Today’S Youth, James Sanford

Student Works

Video games are becoming an integral part of society, as more than 90% of adolescents play them often, and the industry is growing in revenue every year (Granic et al., 2014). However, many mainstream media outlets portray video games as detrimental to mental health and damaging to cognitive abilities, with initial research into video games initially corroborating such claims and finding correlations to violent behavior (Ferguson, 2020). These early research methods could have been more robust; moreover, focusing on only the negative aspects of gaming research significantly reduced their ability to properly understand gaming’s full impact. Video games typically encourage …

Assessment Of Immune Responses To A Trivalent Pichinde Virus-Vectored Vaccine Expressing Hemagglutinin Genes From Three Co-Circulating Influenza A Virus Subtypes In Pigs, Sushmita Kumari, Jayeshbhai Chaudhari, Qinfeng Huang, Phillip Gauger, Marcelo Nunes De Almeida, Hinh Ly, Yuying Liang, Hiep Vu

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

Pichinde virus (PICV) can infect several animal species and has been developed as a safe and effective vaccine vector. Our previous study showed that pigs vaccinated with a recombinant PICV-vectored vaccine expressing the hemagglutinin (HA) gene of an H3N2 influenza A virus of swine (IAV-S) developed virus-neutralizing antibodies and were protected against infection by the homologous H3N2 strain. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the immunogenicity and protective efficacy of a trivalent PICV-vectored vaccine expressing HA antigens from the three co-circulating IAV-S subtypes: H1N1, H1N2, and H3N2. Pigs immunized with the trivalent PICV vaccine developed virus-neutralizing (VN) …

Nnlm Region 2 Education And Deia, Debra Trogdon-Livingston, Network Of The National Library Of Medicine, Regional Medical Library 2

All NNLM R2 Presentations

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Cap Study Abroad In Santiago, Chile - An Engineering Student’S Reflection, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Undoubtedly, my study abroad program based in Santiago, Chile, stands as one of the most transformative events in my lifetime.