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Minimum Blockers Of 123-Avoiding Permutation Matrices, Megan Bennett

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A blocker of 123-avoiding permutation matrices refers to the set of zeros contained within an 𝑛 × 𝑛 123-forcing matrix. Recently, Brualdi and Cao provided a characterization of all minimal blockers, which are blockers with a cardinality of 𝑛. Building upon their work, a new type of blocker, flag-shaped blockers, which can be seen as a generalization of the 𝐿-shaped blockers defined by Brualdi and Cao, are introduced. It is demonstrated that all flag-shaped blockers are minimum blockers, and the shifting of positions from these blockers is discussed. Lastly, the dimensions of subpolytopes that are defined by flag-shaped blockers are …

Introduction To Protein Modeling, Jordan Nichole Carreras, Juhi Dalal, Ryan Luib, Omar Saleh, Pranav Neravetla, Shreya Averinini

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HONR 1010G: Introduction to Protein Modeling is a course-based research opportunity focused on telling a “protein story” using a 3dprinted model developed by students working in research groups studying the literature and available protein database files. The course is open to honors students at all levels and majors. Throughout the semester, students work to develop a 3D printed model that explains how the protein works. This is done through using computational tools with protein database file published through the protein data bank (https://www.rcsb.org/) such as Jmol & Pymol, scientific literature and 3D protein models. In addition to creating the 3dprinted …

Investigating The Gut Microbiota Of Skeleton Shrimp, Jason Rosales

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How Did The Covid-19 Pandemic Impact Anatomy And Physiology Education Worldwide, Sneh Patel, Sean Mahajan, Santanu De

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Sea-Phages Research, Bianca Gonzalez

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Bacteriophages are viruses that infect and kill bacteria and there is an abundant amount of them in the world. They have been recently utilized in biotechnological applications including their use in combating antibiotic resistance and bioremediation of oil spills. Through the SEA-PHAGES program, my goal (along with my team) was to discover and isolate bacteriophages found in soil and analyze their full genome sequences

Md Anderson Internship: Targeting Il-27rα In Ovarian Cancer, Meghana Kavarthapu

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We utilized a novel explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) approach to identify Interleukin-27 Receptor α (IL-27Rα) as a potential therapeutic target for high grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSC) patients based on the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) dataset. High expression of IL-27Rα was found to be significantly correlated with poorer survival in HGSC patients. To investigate its therapeutic potential, we silenced IL-27Rα in murine HGSC cells lines using siRNA and assessed its impact on tumor proliferation, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis. Our results demonstrated that IL-27Rα siRNA effectively reduced its expression, as confirmed by Western Blot analysis, and significantly attenuated proliferation by clonogenic …

Florida's Summer Institute In Biostatistics And Data Science Program Experience, David Giordano

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The Summer Institute in Biostatistics and Data Science, sponsored by the NHLBI and NIAID, offers a comprehensive six to seven-week training program. This program provides classroom instruction, career mentoring, and hands-on data analysis using clinical study data related to infectious, immune-mediated, and chronic diseases. It's designed to address the increasing demand for biostatisticians and data scientists, targeting undergraduates and early graduate students to consider graduate programs in these fields. The curriculum includes intensive biostatistical training, introducing students to statistical methods' principles and applications in biomedical and clinical research.

Pre-Health Professional Volunteer, Divya Papaiya

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I participated in the esteemed Pre-Health Professional Volunteer Program at Penn Medicine Princeton Health over this summer from May to August. Through this program, I was able to rotate through various departments in the hospital ranging from – but not limited to – Radiation Oncology to the Pathology/Blood Bank Lab. Along with completing my rotations, I was a part of a close-knit cohort that was able to attend special lectures dedicated to a variety of healthcare topics such as medical treatment inequality and disparity, EMS services, organ donation, and medical examiner (autopsy) recognition cases. Despite being part of a specialized …

Big 5 Conservation Internship, Bernhard Riegl

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The Discover Eden Big 5 Ecology and Conservation course is located in South Africa. Through a series of first-hand experiences and lectures, one learns much about Conservation and what it really is. By working with Ecologists, Conservationists, and Veterinarians, you gain insight into these professions and what they entail

Summer 2023 Graz Internship, Eleanor Wind, Alex Pope

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The summer 2023 Graz Internship was a comprehensive medical internship which exposed us to both surgical and clinical sides of medicine. Over the course of 6 weeks we were able to observe a variety of operations and even scrub in and assist. Clinical skills acquired included IV placement, phlebotomy, laparoscopy, suturing and surgical knot tying. In addition to experience gained in the hospital, we learned the basics of international travel, citywide navigation in multiple cities, European culture, and ate quite a bit of good food. We were fortunate enough to meet a network of medical students and doctors from other …

Science Alive, Adam Sadik, Pranav Madadi, Mahalaxmi Some, Lohita Sunkara, Ashley Abad, Lickchina Jeanlis

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Through the Science Alive outreach program, we work to bring the excitement of hands-on learning to grade-school children and the entire community. Science Alive promotes science education and interaction between the college and grade school community as “science buddies”. Group leaders can earn Science Alive internship credit and serve as volunteers with Broward County public schools. There are a variety of ways NSU students are involved in this internship program. We have a regular schedule of leading students once per week on Friday afternoons at Nova Blanche Elementary through NSU student-led activities to explore science. We also have been building …

Teaching Trauma Theory And Practice In Counselor Education: A Multiple Case Study, Charmayne R. Adams, Casey A. Barrio Minton, Jennifer Hightower

Teaching and Supervision in Counseling

Teaching about trauma theory and practice is an integral part of counselor preparation. The purpose of this multiple case study was to understand how counselor educators (CEs) designed and facilitated significant learning experiences regarding trauma theory and practice. The researchers aimed to answer two research questions (1.) how do CEs choose which content to address in trauma courses and (2.) which teaching methods do CEs use to facilitate significant learning experiences in trauma courses? The study participants were three CEs teaching trauma courses in multiple formats (face-to-face, online, and hybrid) in CACREP programs. The results indicated that instructors faced unique …

Exploring The Relationship Between The Supervisory Alliance And The Development Of Reflexive Self-Awareness: A Mixed Methods Approach, Alexandre Brien, Réginald Savard, Cynthia Bilodeau, Patricia Dionne

Teaching and Supervision in Counseling

The study used embedded design to explore the relationship between alliance and perceived change in reflexive self-awareness in graduate trainees following counseling and psychotherapy programs (n = 48). Linear regression analyses were used to measure the predictive value of alliance on the development of supervisees' reflexive awareness. Qualitative reflexive thematic analysis was also conducted on critical incident reports of supervisees who perceived low vs strong alliances to gain greater in-depth understanding of the quantitative data. Results showed that the alliance does not directly predict observed changes in reflexive awareness. While alliance was found to create favorable conditions to support the …

Using The Five Ps: Conceptualizing Covid-19-Related Mental Health Concerns, Christine D. Gonzales-Wong, Scott Peters

Teaching and Supervision in Counseling

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in rising mental health concerns. As individuals experience loneliness, anxiety, and depression related to the pandemic, counselors-in-training navigate their treatment of clients while also living through the pandemic and its polarization. The authors present the Five Ps, a case conceptualization model that supervisors can use to help beginning counselors consider the history and context of the presenting concerns of clients, in addition to utilizing clients’ strengths in treatment. The authors provide a case illustration using the Five Ps in a supervision setting and discuss implications for supervision and future research.

Ciprofloxacin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Case Report, Alexander Refaeian, Eric L. Vest, Michael Schmidt, Jorge D. Guerra, Mohd N. Refaei, Michael Refaeian, Ryan A. Floresca, Manouchehr Refaeian

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Introduction

Fluoroquinolones, a class of antibiotics, are commonly employed in the treatment of a wide array of bacterial infections. Recognized for their effectiveness against a broad spectrum of pathogens, fluoroquinolones have played a pivotal role in managing conditions like urinary tract infections and respiratory diseases. Nevertheless, their usage is not without contention due to their association with a variety of adverse effects, including tendon rupture and the less frequently reported issue of peripheral neuropathy.

Case Presentation

We present the case of a 42-year-old male who developed peripheral neuropathy several days after completing a 10-day course of ciprofloxacin for gastroenteritis. The …

A Retrospective Cohort Study Assessing The Impact Of Statin Therapy On Hospital Length Of Stay And Inpatient Mortality In Covid-19 Patients, Huy V. Ho, Hamish Patel, Mohammed Ahmed, Ahmed Eddib, Fagunkumar Modi, Domenick Sorresso, Rahul Mhaskar, David Phrathep, Olugbenga Oyesanmi

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Background

Coronaviruses, known for their crown-like appearance, cause mild gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases. Some cause outbreaks of respiratory diseases, most recently, SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Individuals with COVID-19 are reported to be in both arterial and venous prothrombotic states. In addition to a lipid-lowering effect, statin also has an anti-inflammatory effect, which addresses one of the underlying causes of thrombosis. An in-silico study revealed that statins could directly interact with the main protease enzyme of SARS-CoV-2 and prevent infectivity. Due to these pleiotropic properties, statins may positively impact the outcome of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infections.

Methods

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Atrial Fibrillation: Rate Versus Rhythm Control, Carlos E. Vargas, Mina Bhatnagar, Haris Ahmed, Michael G. Flynn, Thomas Alexander

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) remains the most common arrhythmia worldwide and is expected to affect approximately 12 million individuals in the United States alone by 2030. Thromboembolic events remain a feared complication of AF and should be treated and risk-stratified utilizing the CHA₂DS₂-VASc scoring system. Other complications of AF span a wide spectrum from impaired quality of life (QoL) to an increase in all-cause mortality. Rate control strategies consist of controlling the ventricular rate and have been shown to be a safe and effective strategy for asymptomatic AF patients. In patients who are plagued with symptoms leading to impaired QoL or …

Student's Interest In Penilik As Sustainable Development Extracurricular Program To Support Agricultural Awareness, Mely Yani, Syifa Qalbiyatul Layyinah, Ince Raudhiah Zahra, Annie Satriani Achwani, Riandi Riandi, Rini Sholihat, Amprasto Amprasto

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

This study is a descriptive study that aims to describe the implementation of the PENILIK (Pasukan Petani Cilik) Program and find out students' interest in the program to support the agricultural awareness of students. PENILIK is an extracurricular program in regenerative agriculture in a school environment that focuses on training in farming competencies, which has several stages, such as identification, analysis, implementation, and reflection. This program is an effort to implement the value of education sustainable development to increase students' interest and awareness in the agricultural area. Student's response was taken from a questionnaire given to 26 extracurricular members who …

Development Of Mangrove Ecosystem E-Encyclopedia As A Reference Source To Improve Information Literacy Skills And Environmental Care Attitudes Of Students, Ratminingsih Ratminingsih, Agung Wijaya Subiantoro

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This study aims to produce a development product that is feasible and effective to use for science learning in schools. The product developed is an e-encyclopedia of mangrove ecosystems. This study uses the Research and Development (R&D) model developed by Borg & Gall. The subjects of the limited trial consisted of 15 students of class VII. In comparison, the field trial consisted of 52 students from VII-G and VII-E of SMP IT Abu Bakar Yogyakarta. The data collection instruments included interviews, field observations, information literacy evaluation questions, and student environmental care attitude questionnaires. The field trial design used a pretest-posttest …

The Effect Of The Pjbl-Stem Model On Students' Critical Thinking Ability In Science Learning, Fintya Herlita, Sri Yamtinah, Icha Kurnia Wati

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This study aims to prove the effectiveness of the PjBL-STEM model on students' critical thinking ability in science learning. This research is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design. The experimental class in this research received the treatment of the PjBL-STEM model, and the control class received the treatment of the PjBL model. The research population was class VIII students of SMP Negeri 1 Dukun for the 2022/2023 academic year, which consisted of six classes. Meanwhile, the research sample was selected using a cluster random sampling technique, with class VIII E as the experimental class and class VIII …

Divulging Two Decades Of Multimedia Applications In Biology Education, Khairul Hafezad Abdullah

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Biology is an indispensable component of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Accordingly, effective biology teaching necessitates multimedia to assist students in fathoming complex scientific themes. This study aims to scrutinise the bibliometrics of preceding publications on multimedia applications in biology education from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. This study explores descriptive publishing patterns and the emergence of academic discourse about multimedia applications in biology education using ScientoPy and VOSviewer. The results reveal publications on this topic have been volatile, with less than ten publications in both databases. The United States has bested others as the most …

The Development Of Science E-Modules In Junior High Schools Integrated With Al-Qur'an Verses And Assisted By Virtual Simulations On The Subject Of Vibration, Waves And Sound, Niki Dian Permana, Cahaya Pitri Ramadan, Muhammad Ilham Syarif, Ira Mahartika, Rini Setyaningsih, Firmanul Catur Wibowo

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This research aims to produce junior high school science teaching materials in the form of e-modules that are integrated with verses from Al-Qur'an and assisted by virtual simulations on the subject of vibrations, waves and sound. The research method used is development research (R & D) which is adapted from the Borg and Gall development model. The stages of development research carried out are research and information collecting, planning, developing preliminary product, preliminary field testing, and main product revision. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires given to students, material experts, teaching materials experts, science-Al Qur'an integration experts and science …

Effects Of Mind Mapping And Visual Imagery Instruction Strategies On Senior Secondary Schools Students' Scientific Attitude To Mechanics In Ekiti State Of Nigeria, Edidiong E. Ukoh, Alaba Lawrence Aladejana

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The study examined the effects of visual imagery and mind mapping strategies on physics students' scientific attitude to mechanics in Ekiti state, Nigeria. The study adopted 3 X 1 pretest-posttest control group quasi experimental research design. Eight senior secondary schools were be purposively selected for the experimental groups, while four schools were purposively selected for the control group. This made a total of twelve schools that were selected from twelve local government areas across all the three senatorial districts of Ekiti state for the study. A total number of two hundred and forty six physics students from the selected schools …

The Effectiveness Of The Phet-Assisted Creative Problem Solving Model On Students' Creative Thinking Abilities And Cognitive Learning Outcomes, Liyana Putri Yani, Arif Widiyatmoko

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This research aims to determine the effectiveness of the PhET-assisted creative problem solving model on creative thinking abilities and student learning outcomes in vibration, wave and sound materials. In this research, the samples taken were determined based on the characteristics of the two classes which were almost the same (homogeneous). The characteristics used are the average UAS scores of two classes which are close to the same and the science teacher who teaches in the same class. The sample chosen was class VIII with class A as the control class and class B as the experimental class with a total …

Development Of Augmented Reality (Ar) Learning Media To Increase Student Motivation And Learning Outcomes In Science, Ilham Widia Yusa, Ana Yuniasti Retno Wulandari, Badrud Tamam, Irsad Rosidi, Mochammad Yasir, Achmad Yusuf Bagus Setiawan

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This research aims to 1) develop AR learning media regarding the interaction of living things and the environment, 2) determine the feasibility and response to AR media, and 3) determine differences in students' motivation and science learning outcomes before and after implementing AR media. AR-based mobile application. The study of AR media development uses the Waterfall development model which consists of 5 stages, namely analysis, design, code, testing, and maintenance. In-depth research data collection techniques use observation sheets, interview guides, media expert and material expert validation questionnaires, student response questionnaires as well as science learning motivation questionnaires and cognitive tests. …

Distance Learning Design: A Problem-Based Learning With Flipped Classroom Model Through Improving Student Learning Outcomes And Learning Motivation, Laswadi Laswadi, M Eval Setiawan, Yasni Efyanti, Jupeth Toriano Pentang, Sahar M. Taresh

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The purpose of this study is to improve learning outcomes in the form of cognitive abilities and student learning motivation through the development of the learning design Problem-Based Learning within flipped classroom model. The study used quasi-experimental research with One Group Pretest-Post Test Design. In the research process, instruments are needed in the form of (1) multiple-choice tests as instructional cognitive measurements of students, and (2) observation sheets of learning motivation measurements in the form of motivational rubrics developed based on arcs rubrics. The increased motivation was analyzed based on the results of the questionnaire produced based on the ARCS …

Project-Based Learning E-Modules Based On Research Results On The Nutritional Content Of Sawi Asin (Fermented Mustard), Nisa Febriyanti, Hanum Mukti Rahayu, Anandita Eka Setiadi

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The project-based learning model focuses on directing students to be more active in learning. The learning model will be effective if combined with e-module media. Because e-modules provide facilities for students to learn independently. One of the materials in class XII Biology that is applied in e-modules is biotechnology related to local potential, namely Sawi Asin fermentation. The study aims to develop project-based learning e-modules based on research results on the nutritional content of Sawi Asin fermentation. The research method uses Research and Development which adapts the Alessi and Trolip development model. There are three stages carried out, namely, planning …

Implementation Of Imwr (Inspiring-Modeling-Writing-Reporting) Scaffolding On Students Cognitive Learning Outcome In The Stoichiometry Topic, Indah Langitasari, Ratna Sari Siti Aisyah, Siti Elis Sya'adah

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Stoichiometry is one of the essential chemistry topics that is an abstract concept, involves complex calculations, and is related to other chemical concepts. It can cause not a few students to have difficulty learning it. Scaffolding is needed in the learning process of stoichiometry concepts to help students understand concepts more easily and improve learning outcomes. This research aims to determine differences in students' cognitive learning outcomes on the stoichiometry topic after implementing the IMWR scaffolding model. This research used experimental research with the one-group pretest-postest design. Respondents were 32 high school students who were determined by purposive sampling. The …

The Exploration Of Biochemistry Laboratory Activity: Study On Higher Education In Mataram, Yunita Arian Sani Anwar, Muti’Ah Muti'ah

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As the core of science learning, laboratory work is inseparable from learning chemistry, including biochemistry. However, the implementation of laboratory work needs reconstruction, especially in higher education, so an initial study is needed to understand the problems in laboratory work at universities. This article was a study of the working conditions of the biochemistry laboratory at the University of Mataram. This study included quantitative research with students (N = 250), lab work assistants (N = 36), laboratorium staff (N = 4), and biochemistry lecturers (N = 4) as respondents. Techniques for obtaining data through participatory observation and questionnaires. Supporting data …

Science Process Skills Of Prospective Science Teachers' In Practicum Activity At The Laboratory, Brian Ricard Wola, Jovialine Albertine Rungkat, Gerry Michael Donad Harindah

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This research aims to determine the prospective science teachers' mastery level of science process skills (SPS), the mastery level of SPS indicators, and the prospective science teachers' mastery level of SPS based on gender. This study used a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. Purposive sampling techniques are used and obtain 23 prospective science teachers during the last two years at the Universitas Negeri Manado. The research instrument used interview guidelines and observation sheets. The results showed (1) the prospective science teachers' mastery level of SPS in practicum activity at the laboratory is 80% categorized as sufficient; (2) the mastery …