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Data Security Strategies For Preventing Breaches Due To Insider Threats, Ojodale Achor

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Active-Duty Women’S Persistence In Online Undergraduate Degree Programs, Tara Lynn Clawson-Inga

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Effects Of Water Access On Childhood Linear Growth In Zimbabwe, Robert Ntozini

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Smoking And The Likelihood Of Hiv Testing Among Transgender Women Of Color, Cariny Nunez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Nursing Practice Rn's Interest, Experience, Confidence And Attitude Of Research Conduct, Candida Suzanne Barlow

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Understanding Patient-Centered Care: Perception Of Hispanic Physicians In Teaching Hospitals Of The United States, Santiago Rivera

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Disparities In Mental Health Telehealth Services Between 2020 And 2022 In North Central California, Jasleen Kaur

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Adaptation Experiences Of Black Female Military Service Members Returning Home From Iraq And Afghanistan, April C. Ames-Chase

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Leadership Decisions Related To Hospital Mergers In New England, Cassandra Ada Marie Austin Jones Speed

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Attitudes Of Graduate Students Towards Integrating Religion And Spirituality In Therapy, Miranda Lynn Crawford

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Relationship Between Attachment Style, Childhood Trauma, And Psychosocial Health In Adult Nigerians Raised In Kinship Homes, Kenneth Okechukwu Ekekwe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Health Literacy In Patients Tested For Alpha-One Antitrypsin Deficiency, Gina Lyn Workman

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Loperamide Cases Reported To United States Poison Centers, 2010-2022, Aaditya Patel, Natalie I. Rine, Henry A. Spiller, Hannah Hays, Jaahnavi Badeti, Motao Zhu, Kele Ding, Gary A. Smith

Student Publications

Background: Intentional use of high doses of loperamide has been linked to serious cardiac toxicity. The objective of this study is to investigate the characteristics and trends of loperamide cases reported to United States (US) poison centers and to evaluate the changes in reported loperamide cases following US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warnings, labeling requirements, and packaging restrictions for loperamide starting in 2016, with an emphasis on intentional exposures.

Methods: Data from the National Poison Data System were analyzed.

Results: There were 12,987 cases reported to US poison centers from 2010 to 2022, for which, loperamide was the most …

The Views Of Psychiatrists On Proposed Changes To The England And Wales Mental Health Act 1983 Legislation For People With Intellectual Disability: A National Study, Samuel Tromans, Gemma Robinson, Alexandra Gabrielsson, Paul Bassett, Indermeet Sawhney, Paraskevi Triantafyllopoulou, Angela Hassiotis, Rohit Shankar

Peninsula Medical School

Background: The Draft Mental Health Bill proposes removal of both intellectual disability and autism from Section 3 of the Mental Health Act for England and Wales (MHA). This would lead to people with intellectual disability (PwID) and/or autism could not be detained beyond 28 days, in the absence of diagnosed co-occurring mental illness. Aim: To obtain views of psychiatrists working with PwID in England and Wales regarding the proposed MHA changes. This study focusses specifically on the impact on PwID. Methods: A cross-sectional online mixed methodology survey of Likert and free-text response questions was developed, to ascertain perceptions of proposed …

Growth Rates And Histopathological Outcomes Of Small (6-9 Mm) Colorectal Polyps Based On Ct Colonography Surveillance And Endoscopic Removal, B Dustin Pooler, David H Kim, Kristina A Matkowskyj, Michael A Newton, Richard B Halberg, William M Grady, Cesare Hassan, Perry J Pickhardt

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The natural history of small polyps is not well established and rests on limited evidence from barium enema studies decades ago. Patients with one or two small polyps (6-9 mm) at screening CT colonography (CTC) are offered CTC surveillance at 3 years but may elect immediate colonoscopy. This practice allows direct observation of the growth of subcentimetre polyps, with histopathological correlation in patients undergoing subsequent polypectomy.

DESIGN: Of 11 165 asymptomatic patients screened by CTC over a period of 16.4 years, 1067 had one or two 6-9 mm polyps detected (with no polyps ≥10 mm). Of these, …

A Comparative Analysis Of The Animal Protection Laws In The United States And Switzerland, Kelly Ziyu Xia

Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review (CICLR) Blog

In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” This statement underlines the significance of how a society cares for those under its dominion, particularly those who are defenseless. Animal welfare laws vary widely across the globe, reflecting the diverse approaches taken by different countries to protect the interests of animals. While the United States has made commendable strides, the current legal framework for animal protection remains inadequate. Both Switzerland and the United States have federal laws that aim to protect animal welfare, but …

Counseling Students’ Attitudes Towards Poverty And Its Relationship To Progression In Cacrep Programs, Hannah Jean Maust

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Poverty is an intersectional issue that affects at least 11.5% of the population in the United States. Research has shown that there is a relationship between a clinician’s attitudes towards poverty and how they treat their impoverished clients. People in poverty present with unique counseling needs and mental health concerns. Prior research has shown a connection between multicultural competency along with time in a helping field and decreased stigma towards poverty. With CACREP programs emphasizing multicultural competency and fieldwork through practicum and internships, this study sought to explore the relationship between student time in a CACREP program and attitudes towards …

Multifocal Ectopic Recurrence Of A C2 Chordoma, Maikerly Reyes, Allison Kayne, Sarah Collopy, Giyarpuram Prashant, Patrick Kelly, James J. Evans

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

Background

Chordomas are histologically benign but locally aggressive tumors with a high propensity to recur. Our case highlights the importance of long-term vigilance in patients who have undergone chordoma resection.

Case Report

We report the case of a 47-year-old man with a cervical chordoma who developed multiple musculoskeletal ectopic recurrences in the left supraclavicular region, the proximal right bicep, and the left submandibular region without recurrence in the primary tumor site. Primary tumor resection was achieved via a combination of surgery, adjuvant radiation therapy, and imatinib. All recurrences were successfully resected and confirmed via pathology to be ectopic chordoma.

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Do Organic Farming Practices Improve Soil Physical Properties?, Humberto Blanco-Canqui, Sabrina J. Ruis, Charles A. Francis

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Organic farming (OF) is a reemerging system that could address food security and adverse environmental footprints of conventional farming (CF). However, how OF affects the soil physical environment, an essential pillar for soil ecosystem service delivery, is not well understood. This paper (1) reviews published global literature up to 13 July 2023 regarding the impacts of OF on soil physical properties compared with CF and (2) underlines research needs. Literature indicates OF improves some soil physical properties relative to CF although studies on some properties were few. Specifically, OF increased wet aggregate stability, saturated hydraulic conductivity, and plant available water …

Intelligent Biomedical Image Classification In A Big Data Architecture Using Metaheuristic Optimization And Gradient Approximation, Laila Almutairi, Ahed Abugabah, Hesham Alhumyani, Ahmed A. Mohamed

All Works

Medical imaging has experienced significant development in contemporary medicine and can now record a variety of biomedical pictures from patients to test and analyze the illness and its severity. Computer vision and artificial intelligence may outperform human diagnostic ability and uncover hidden information in biomedical images. In healthcare applications, fast prediction and reliability are of the utmost importance parameters to assure the timely detection of disease. The existing systems have poor classification accuracy, and higher computation time and the system complexity is higher. Low-quality images might impact the processing method, leading to subpar results. Furthermore, extensive preprocessing techniques are necessary …

Research On Operation Visualization Of Arch Bridge Based On Bim Technology, Tong Guangxu, Xie Yan, Song Hua, Chang Jun

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

The data of the current bridge structure in the process of operation and maintenance is messy and less visual. In order to improve the monitoring efficiency, ensure the safety of daily bridge operations, and solve the problems of monitoring information visualization, dynamic real-time early warning, and insufficient information sharing of operation and maintenance management in traditional bridge monitoring and management, the characteristics of BIM software was utilized, such as high visualization and applicability in the project life cycle. The health monitoring system was established by combining communication technology and a database. The health monitoring information was visualized, and the functions …

Research On Transverse Temperature Gradient Of Flat Steel Box‑Girder In Mountainous Area Based On Long Term Monitoring, Yang Wenfu, Chen Xin

Journal of China & Foreign Highway

In order to realize the accurate description and prediction of the temperature field and temperature effect of the bridge structure, the characteristics of the transverse temperature gradient of a flat steel box girder in a mountainous area were analyzed. Firstly, based on the long-term monitoring data of the temperature field of the flat steel box girder structure of a suspension bridge in a mountainous area, the transverse temperature difference extremum was analyzed, and the asymmetric distribution characteristics of the structural temperature field were obtained by using cluster analysis. Then, the probability density model of the transverse temperature difference between the …

Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cells To Target Cd79b In B-Ceall Lymphomas, Fuliang Chu, Jingjing Cao, Jingwei Liu, Haopeng Yang, Timothy J Davis, Shao-Qing Kuang, Xiaoyun Cheng, Zheng Zhang, Swathi Karri, Long T Vien, Laura Bover, Ryan Sun, Francisco Vega, Michael Green, Richard Eric Davis, Sattva S Neelapu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells targeting CD19 mediate potent and durable effects in B-cell malignancies. However, antigen loss or downregulation is a frequent cause of resistance. Here, we report development of a novel CAR T-cell therapy product to target CD79b, a pan B-cell antigen, widely expressed in most B-cell lymphomas.

METHODS: We generated a novel anti-CD79b monoclonal antibody by hybridoma method. The specificity of the antibody was determined by testing against isogenic cell lines with human CD79b knock-in or knock-out. A single-chain variable fragment derived from the monoclonal antibody was used to make a panel of CD79b-targeting CAR …

Unethical Marketing And Advertising To Children: Need For Regulation, Dr Sheetal Kapoor, Vikas Trivedi

International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) lays emphasis to regulate advertising targeted at children globally as kids are inexperienced and vulnerable to adverse impact of promotions by marketers and such regulations are trailing behind.1 Ensuring a robust regulatory mechanism and its effective enforcement remains the biggest challenge globally. The present paper studies the rationale of advertisements targeting children, assesses the impact of contemporary media advertisements on children and appraises the existing regulatory landscape of children targeted advertisements in India. It pushes for the need for stronger regulatory framework in the emerging markets.

Navigating Unfair Contract Terms: Drawing Insights From Australia In Addressing The Legal Conundrum In Malaysia, Ibtisam@Ilyana Ilias, Norazlina Abdul Aziz, Hariz Sufi Zahari, Helza Nova Lita

International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice

In Malaysia, the regulation of unfair contract terms within business-to-consumer contracts falls under the jurisdiction of Part IIIA of the Consumer Protection Act 1999. This regulatory framework is overseen by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Living Cost. However, the effectiveness of Part IIIA is hindered by certain gaps, resulting in its infrequent utilization for determining unfair terms in consumer contracts. One of the primary challenges lies in interpreting key terms such as “harsh,” “oppressive,” “unconscionable,” and “adequate justification.” These ambiguities often remain unresolved until legal proceedings take place. Complicating matters, doubts persist regarding the applicability of the Consumer Protection …

The Economics Of Repair: Fixing Planned Obsolescence By Activating The Right To Repair In India, Dunia Zongwe, Mahantesh Gs, Mamatha R

International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice

This paper examines the lack of a Right to Repair (R2R) legislation in India, particularly in the technology sector, and proposes key principles for an optimal Right to Repair Act based on competition economics and consumer choice. In the current scenario, electronic devices are often designed with planned obsolescence, leading to limited lifespans and encouraging a cycle of consumption and disposal, which negatively impacts the economy, society, and the environment. The global R2R campaign aims to balance societal rights and corporate interests by empowering consumers with the right to repair their devices.

Our research is the first to develop core …

Re-Examining Consumers' Rights For Quality Telecommunication Service In Nigeria: Are We There Yet ?, Uche Nnawulezi, Oguguo Paschal Olebara, Empire Hechime Nyekwere

International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice

Telecommunication service is at the heart of most critical economic and developmental issues faced by the world today. Nigeria is amongst the largest telecommunication service subscribers around the globe. The paper examined the telecommunication sector of Nigeria and the progress made in respect of quality, efficient, affordable and reliable telecommunication services to the consumer. Basically, the purpose of this paper is to consider whether or not the telecommunication sector of Nigeria since its emergence has improved and to what extent. It is argued that the basic right of a consumer is the promotion of quality, fair, accessible and sustainable market …

Reviewing The Organization Of The Consumer Right To Withdraw In Electronic Transactions In Qatar, Mahmoud Fayyad, Reinhard Steennot

International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice

This research identifies and analyses weaknesses in Qatar’s legal regulatory framework for the right to withdraw in electronic transactions, understands the causes of consumer dissatisfaction and their impact, and conducts a comparative analysis of European law to extract insights for improving Qatar’s legal regulations and organizational structure. This research employs a quantitative methodology, utilizing a survey administered to a random sample of 391 consumers. The survey will gather data on consumer perceptions, experiences, and satisfaction levels related to the right to withdraw in electronic transactions in Qatar. The results revealed a need for more confidence among Qatari consumers when purchasing …

Equity And Expedition In Consumer Law And Justice: Some Thoretical Reflections And Practical Concerns, Prof. Upendra Baxi

International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice

This essay examines the notions of consumer in various incarnations as Grahak and Upbhokta, ethical consumer. alienated consumer, and the involuntary consumer in the context of consumer law and justice (CLJ) and consumer education. In many senses, the idea of ‘consumer’ is a recent idea as a market subject both to necessary and unnecessary market evils and modern law enacts ‘consumer protection’ as reform and rationalization of the market leaving intact the mode of production or the structures of the economy. That tension is aggravated by the further questions as to whether consumer rights are human rights. And these may …

Vulnerable Sellers And Favored Consumers: A Critical Analysis Of Distributive Equity In Multi-Sided Platforms, Yibo Li

International Journal on Consumer Law and Practice

This paper critically examines the fundamental consumer protection assumption in the European Union context, namely the imbalance of power between consumers and sellers. Focusing on Multi-Sided Platforms, it questions this binary perspective in light of their unique characteristics as intermediaries. Drawing on empirical evidence and case studies of retail platforms such as Amazon, Zalando, and eBay, the paper uncovers the frequent vulnerability of sellers in platform economies, thus complicating the traditional consumer-seller dichotomy. The study identifies a need for nuanced legal frameworks that encapsulate the unique dynamics of platform economies, advocate for comprehensive legality assessments, and highlight the necessity for …