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Treating Chronic Low Back Pain And Plantar Fasciitis With Myokinesthetic System: A Case Study, Sadie Buboltz-Dubs, Russell Baker

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

The purpose of this case study was to report the effects of the MyoKinesthetic (MYK) System on the pain and function of a collegiate softball player previously diagnosed with chronic non-specific low back pain and foot pain. The patient had been experiencing bilateral foot pain since childhood and conservative treatment options had failed to resolve her pain long term. Additionally, the patient had been experiencing persistent back tightness and soreness. Upon arrival at the university, the patient was evaluated using the MYK postural analysis to identify if a primary nerve root dysfunction could be the cause of her pain. The …

Head-To-Head Comparison Of Aptamer- And Antibody-Based Proteomic Platforms In Human Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples From A Real-World Memory Clinic Cohort, Raquel Puerta, Amanda Cano, Pablo García-González, Fernando García-Gutiérrez, Maria Capdevila, Itziar De Rojas, Clàudia Olivé, Josep Blázquez-Folch, Oscar Sotolongo-Grau, Andrea Miguel, Laura Montrreal, Pamela Martino-Adami, Asif Khan, Adelina Orellana, Yun Ju Sung, Ruth Frikke-Schmidt, Natalie Marchant, Jean Charles Lambert, Maitée Rosende-Roca, Montserrat Alegret, Maria Victoria Fernández, Marta Marquié, Sergi Valero, Lluís Tárraga, Carlos Cruchaga, Alfredo Ramírez, Mercè Boada, Bart Smets, Alfredo Cabrera-Socorro, Agustín Ruiz

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

High-throughput proteomic platforms are crucial to identify novel Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarkers and pathways. In this study, we evaluated the reproducibility and reliability of aptamer-based (SomaScan® 7k) and antibody-based (Olink® Explore 3k) proteomic platforms in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from the Ace Alzheimer Center Barcelona real-world cohort. Intra- and inter-platform reproducibility were evaluated through correlations between two independent SomaScan® assays analyzing the same samples, and between SomaScan® and Olink® results. Association analyses were performed between proteomic measures, CSF biological traits, sample demographics, and AD endophenotypes. Our 12-category metric of reproducibility combining correlation analyses identified 2428 highly reproducible SomaScan CSF measures, …

Road To Progress Or Bumpy Detour? Jeepney Drivers’ Lived Experiences Amidst Ongoing Phaseout, Reignchielle Jcynd D. Lacsina, Ivan Karlo S. Pating, Marjorie L. Paloma, Joy F. Galleon

Sinaya: A Philippine Journal for Senior High School Teachers and Students

This study utilizes a phenomenological research design to explore the lived experiences of jeepney drivers amidst the ongoing government’s initiative to phase out and modernize traditional jeepneys in the Philippines. It focused on six jeepney drivers operating in the Tarlac public transportation system, selected based on specific inclusion criteria. The Theory of Change was used to delve deeper into the findings, revealing that the government's initiatives have challenged the stability of jeepney drivers’ livelihood during the modernization transition. Their lives were in jeopardy due to this abrupt transformation. It left them powerless to adapt to the changes or boycott. The …

Is An Autonomous Vehicle A Roller Coaster Or A Hollywood Film? Trust, Safety, And Industry Self-Regulation, Tracy Hresko Pearl

BYU Law Review

Regulation of autonomous vehicles continues to be a daunting task in the United States, and the federal government has not yet succeeded in creating a regulatory scheme that intelligently addresses the risks and benefits of these vehicles. There are multiple reasons for this regulatory lag. Autonomous vehicles are developing at such a rapid pace that lawmakers, who often struggle with technological literacy, struggle to keep up. Additionally, government agencies lack the level of expertise, experience, and data that the industry possesses.

Industry self-regulation offers a meaningful alternative for increasing the safety of autonomous vehicles and building consumer trust. The success …

“Whoever Invents Or Discovers”: Artificial Intelligence And The Case For Joint Inventorship, Seth F. Littleford

BYU Law Review

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly important in the modern world. Given its fidelity to—and, in some cases, its surpassing of—human performance, people rely upon AI in myriad settings. The AI era is already here, and the technological advancements to come are even more mind-boggling. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has seen a significant increase in patent applications claiming inventions pertaining to AI, but how does the patent system handle when AI invents?

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently held in Thaler v. Vidal that the Patent Act requires inventors listed on patent applications …

Into The Sunset: Divorcing Families Need Their Slice Of The Tcja Reversions, John C. Mcdonald

BYU Law Review

On its path to sufficiently offsetting its major cut to the corporate income tax rate in 2017, Congress turned to a surprising source for funds: the alimony support payments of recently divorced families. Alimony’s inclusion/deduction regime in §§ 71 and 215 of the Code allowed divorcing couples to reach mutually beneficial divorce agreements for over half a century until it was unceremoniously repealed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 with a striking lack of satisfying legislative justifications. This Note suggests that in evaluating the impact of the repeal, Congress and others have failed to consider an important …

The Whole Gall Of Wax, Jethro K. Lieberman

Other Publications

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A Review Of Automated External Defibrillator Considerations In Athletic Training, Bryana M. Mammana, Susan W. Yeargin, Zachary K. Winkelmann

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

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Maga Goes To Panama, Ruti G. Teitel

Other Publications

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Dynamic And Concordance-Assisted Learning For Risk Stratification With Application To Alzheimer’S Disease, Wen Li, Ruosha Li, Ziding Feng, Jing Ning

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Dynamic prediction models capable of retaining accuracy by evolving over time could play a significant role for monitoring disease progression in clinical practice. In biomedical studies with long-term follow up, participants are often monitored through periodic clinical visits with repeat measurements until an occurrence of the event of interest (e.g. disease onset) or the study end. Acknowledging the dynamic nature of disease risk and clinical information contained in the longitudinal markers, we propose an innovative concordance-assisted learning algorithm to derive a real-time risk stratification score. The proposed approach bypasses the need to fit regression models, such as joint models of …

Shalom And Communion Through The Practice Of Business, Andrew B. Gustafson

Journal of Religion and Business Ethics

Although I am a Protestant Christian, this paper will approach the concept of Shalom from a perspective informed by Catholic Social Thought, and particularly, as an entrepreneur who participates in the Economy of Communion (EoC) movement. The aim of this paper is to seek to support the project of seeking Shalom through business practices by suggesting EoC as a model. I will here bring the principles of the Economy of Communion as a vision and a means to practice business in a way which leads to Shalom. To engage in current discussions on shalom, I will first provide a brief …

College Student-Athlete Perceptions Of Characterizations And Interpersonal Trust In Their Athletic Trainer: A Point-Of-Care Research Study, Ryan N. Moran, Deidre Leaver-Dunn, Jeff Allen, Jessica Wallace

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Patient-centered care is essential in athletic training with limited research examining the relationship between patient and clinician. Previous theory has identified constructs of quality athletic trainers (ATs); however, it remains unknown how current athletes perceive these theorized constructs in the ATs providing them medical care. The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of characterizations of a quality athletic trainer and interpersonal trust between the student-athlete and AT in the collegiate setting and establish reliability of these surveys. A second aim was to explore differences between sex, previous exposure to an AT, and having had access to an …

The Impact Of Video-Assisted Education On Knowledge And Retention Compared To Paper Education Material, Keiona M. Nance, Matthew J. Drescher, Lindsey E. Eberman, Matthew J. Rivera

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

When educating patients, clinicians must be effective to assure patients understand their treatment plan and abide by such to achieve optimal outcomes. Teaching methods that stimulate numerous senses more positively impact learning outcomes. The purpose of this study is to compare paper and video-assisted education at the point-of-care with the aim of changing patient education and local practice in a system for individuals undergoing total hip arthroplasties (THAs). We used a randomized cohort design to explore patient knowledge and retention and educational method at the point-of-care. We compared the current education method (paper) to video-assisted materials using pre and post-education …

Ai-Assisted Academia: Unveiling Doctoral Students' Perspectives On Dissertation In Practice Innovation, Jennifer J. Lesh, Jévaughn J. Lancaster

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

This action research study explores 73 doctoral students' perceptions of using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) throughout their research journey in one educational doctorate (Ed.D) program. The first phase employed surveys, while the second incorporated semi-structured focus group interviews based on the survey data from a diverse sample of students across educational disciplines currently enrolled in the university's educational leadership doctoral program. In the study's first phase, the survey quantified educators' familiarity with, attitudes towards, perceived challenges, ethical considerations, and benefits of using GAI in doctoral research. The exploration of GAI in this practitioner-inspired doctoral program has uncovered essential insights into …

Advancing Statistical Literacy In Eye Care: A Series For Enhanced Clinical Decision-Making: Part 1: Introduction To Statistical Tools For Eye Care Research, Daniela Oehring, Pedro Miguel Serra

School of Health Professions

Purpose. Advancements in eye and vision care hinge on therigorous application of research and the precise interpretationof clinical data. However, the field of Eye and Vision Research(EVR) frequently encounters research waste attributed tomethodological flaws and improper statistical analyses, un-dermining the validity of studies and inefficiently utilisingsubstantial financial resources. This paper, the first instalmentin the series “Advancing Statistical Literacy in Eye Care: A Se-ries for Enhanced Clinical Decision-Making,” aims to addressthese challenges by enhancing the statistical literacy of eyecare professionals.Material and Methods. Through a comprehensive narrativeliterature review and the generation of simulated clinicaldatasets, this study identifies essential statistical concepts,common pitfalls, and …

An Interview With Sharon Lee Hart, Mysoon Rizk, Sharon Lee Hart

Art Inquiries

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A Bayesian Pharmacokinetics Integrated Phase I-Ii Design To Optimize Dose-Schedule Regimes, Mengyi Lu, Ying Yuan, Suyu Liu

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The schedule of administering a drug has profound impact on the toxicity and efficacy profiles of the drug through changing its pharmacokinetics (PK). PK is an innate and indispensable component of the dose-schedule optimization. Motivated by this, we propose a Bayesian PK integrated dose-schedule finding (PKIDS) design to identify the optimal dose-schedule regime by integrating PK, toxicity, and efficacy data. Based on the causal pathway that dose and schedule affect PK, which in turn affects efficacy and toxicity, we jointly model the three endpoints by first specifying a Bayesian hierarchical model for the marginal distribution of the longitudinal dose-concentration process. …

Beyond Status Quo: Why Is Transdisciplinary Communication Instrumental In Disruptive Innovation? [Peer-Review Journal], James Lipuma, Cristo Leon

STEM for Success Resources

Explore "Beyond Status Quo: Why is Transdisciplinary Communication Instrumental in Innovation?" by James Lipuma and Cristo Leon. This groundbreaking research highlights the role of transdisciplinary communication in overcoming disciplinary silos, fostering collaboration, and driving disruptive innovation. Learn how these strategies enable systemic change, address societal challenges, and create impactful solutions. Published in the Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informatics (Vol. 22, No. 7, 2024). Read more about the transformative potential of inclusive research environments and collaborative frameworks.

Implications Of Myocardial Strain In Primary Mitral Regurgitation-A Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Study, Simone Romano, Danai Kitkungvan, Duc T Nguyen, Carlos El-Tallawi, Edward A Graviss, Afshin Farzaneh-Far, Dipan J Shah

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Aims: Chronic primary mitral regurgitation (MR) results in progressive left ventricular (LV) remodelling. Abnormal myocardial deformation (strain) can be present despite preserved ejection fraction (EF). Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) feature-tracking techniques allow assessment of global longitudinal strain (GLS) from routine cine images. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prognostic value of CMR feature tracking-derived GLS in patients with primary MR.

Methods and results: Consecutive patients undergoing CMR for chronic MR from January 2012 to June 2018 were enrolled. Patients with LVEF < 50% were excluded. The composite primary outcome aiming to detect decompensation related to MR comprised (i) referral for mitral surgery owing to symptoms or LV systolic dysfunction or (ii) cardiovascular death. The secondary outcome was all-cause death. A total of 422 patients were followed for a median of 2.7 years, and the primary endpoint was met in 93 patients (34 patients reported symptoms at baseline). At multivariable analysis, GLS≥ -16.6% was associated with primary outcome [hazard ratio (HR) 1.90, P = 0.01]. In moderate MR cohort, patients with GLS≥ -16.6% had worse event-free survival, whereas there was no significant difference in mild or severe MR groups. GLS≥ -16.0% remained associated with all-cause death after adjusting for other covariates including the MR severity (HR 2.24, P = 0.02).

Conclusion: In patients with primary MR with preserved systolic function, GLS was associated with our composite …

The Role Of Cost Of Capital In The Link Between Esg Reporting And Firm Performance, Emmanuel Dwomor, Emmanuel Mensah

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

The attention surrounding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors within the corporate realm has grown significantly, as evidence mounts regarding their influence on firm performance. This research explores the connection between ESG reporting and firm performance from emerging economies’ perspective, with the cost of capital acting as a mediator to enhance our understanding of how capital providers perceive the risk profile of ESG-compliant firms and thereby reward them through a reduction in the costs they demand on their invested capital. The study sourced annual reports data on a sample of 146 emerging market firms across 59 industries spanning 2019 to …

Behavioral Accounting As A Catalyst In The Organizational Transformation Process Toward Sustainability, Ni Wayan Yellow Prinsis Dayani, I Gusti Ayu Nyoman Budiasih

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

This research investigates the role of behavioral accounting as a catalyst in the organizational transformation process towards sustainability using phenomenological methods. The study aims to explore how behavioral accounting identifies individual behavioral factors, designs efficient sustainability systems, and enhances organizational commitment to sustainable practices. The research employs observation, secondary data analysis, and semi-structured interviews with organizational internal team, analyzed through Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Findings indicate that behavioral accounting contributes to organizational sustainability by enhancing transparency in accounting information, thereby minimizing the risk of fund misuse and ensuring efficient resource allocation. This research supports behavioral accounting as pivotal in shaping …

Shalom In Social Media Marketing Shalom In Social Media Marketing, Jill R. Risner, Thomas Betts

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

This paper will examine social media and the ways in which it currently does and does not contribute to shalom through an examination of both the platforms themselves as well as the content shared through them. As Christ’s ambassadors in the world and the primary funders of social media, marketers have power and an obligation to consider social media’s impact on shalom in the world and to use it in ways that contribute to shalom. This paper will provide several recommendations of how marketers can do this including posting content that intentionally contributes to shalom, engaging on platforms that support …

Haematinics Assessment Prior To Commencing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy To Prevent Anaemia, Reduce Transfusion Requirements, And Improve Treatment Outcomes, Lee Merry

South West Clinical School Journal

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Fraud Mitigation By Embodying Maqashid Sharia Values And Islamic Work Ethics, Farah Nurani Qorny, Sugiyarti Fatma Laela, Ahmad Levi Fachrul Avivy

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

This research examines how the fraud square influences fraud, and investigates whether implementing tahdzib al-fard (educating individuals), part of Maqashid Sharia values, and Islamic Work Ethics (IWE), can reduce employee involvement in fraud. The study uses a quantitative approach with questionnaires for data collection, with 257 civil servants in Banten Province agencies, Indonesia, as study samples. The data were further tested using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The study reveals that pressure, opportunity and rationalization have a positive relationship with fraud, while integrity has no impact on fraud deterrence. Tahdzib al-fard significantly influences employee perceptions and attitudes towards dealing …

The Radical Oxidation Of Hydroxyacetone: An Insight Into The Reaction Mechanism And Potential Tetraoxide Intermediates, Edward Buck

Master's Theses

This thesis presents the reaction of hydroxyacetone, a common volatile organic compound (VOC), with chlorine radicals in the presence of oxygen. Chapter one explores VOCs and their specific reactions and how tetraoxide intermediates could be formed from them. Chapter two analyses the experimental and computational methods used and the key theoretical concepts behind these methods. Experimental data was collected using multiplexed photoionization mass spectrometry at the Advanced Light Source Chemical Transformations Beamline, Lawrence Berkeley National laboratory. This data is combined with theoretical data using the CBS-QB3 composite method to determine the key reaction intermediates and mechanisms.

The main chapter of …

Research Focusing On Protective Factors: From Individual To Community And Societal Strengths, Maria Caridad H. Tarroja

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

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“The People Deserve Better Governance”: Examining The Letters Of Filipino High School Students To The Next President Of The Philippines, Ma. Glenda Lopez Wui, Jessica Sandra R. Claudio, Rosselle Trishia M. Reyes, Carl Russel R. Reyes, Jie Zhang, Enrique Niño P. Leviste

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The study examined the results of the civic writing project “Letter to the Next President of the Philippines,” where grades 9-10 students were asked to write a letter to the next president about social problems that they wanted their future leader to resolve and why. The study analyzed the students’ letter topics according to their school type and location, gender, and the students’ sources of information for their civic writing. The letters (N=322) were written by students from urban and rural, and public and private schools across the country in March-May 2022 before the Philippine presidential election. The quantitative analysis …

Sustainable Cities In Developing Countries: A Case Of Balancing Cultural Heritage Preservation And Tourism In Manila, Philippines, Geoffrey Rhoel C. Cruz, Ma. Divina Gracia Z. Roldan

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

This study argues that heritage can work side-by-side with development, with culture and heritage serving as an integral part of the city’s economic backbone. A major challenge faced by developing countries is making their cities sustainable by preserving cultural heritage amidst demands for economic growth. This is experienced in the Philippines, with its capital city, Manila, as a case in point. Using a heritage-driven development framework developed by Zerrudo (2020), the paper examines how cultural heritage conservation and tourism development objectives affect the sustainability of cities in developing countries. The paper emphasizes culture as an important pillar of sustainable development. …

Development And Validation Of The Malaysia Cybervictimization Scale For Adolescents In Malay And Chinese Version, Poh Chua Siah, Xiang Yi Tee, Chee-Seng Tan, Joanna Tjin Ai Tan, Komathi Lokithasan, Sew Kim Low, Chin Choo Yap

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The increasing rate of cybervictimization has been documented in various countries, including Malaysia. However, there is a dearth of measurement tools with sound psychometric properties suitable for the Malaysian context. To address this methodological gap, the Malaysia Cybervictimization Scale for Adolescents (MyCVS-A) was developed based on qualitative inputs from adolescents in Malaysia. It was subsequently translated into Malay (MyCVS-A-M) and Chinese (MyCVS-A-C). Two studies were conducted to examine the psychometric properties of these two translated versions. In Study 1, 281 secondary school students completed the MyCVS-A-M, the Malay version of the cybervictimization subscale of the European Cyberbullying Intervention Project Questionnaire …

Single-Step Sol-Gel Synthesis Of Cuo/Tio2 Nanoparticles: Microstructure And Materials Characterization, Godlisten N Shao

Tanzania Journal of Science

Copper oxide modified titanium dioxide (CuO/TiO2) nanoparticles have been widely reported owing to their excellent performance in heterogeneous photocatalysis. However, their industrial and large-scale production is hampered by tedious and expensive preparation methods. The present study presents a single step sol-gel synthesis of CuO/TiO2 nanoparticles with improved physicochemical properties. A series of CuO/TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized by a modified sol-gel approach using titanium oxychloride as a TiO2 precursor in the absence of additives. The samples were examined by high-resolution TEM, SEM-EDAX, XRD, XRF, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, nitrogen gas physisorption studies, and UV-visible DRS analyses. It was found that the proposed …