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A Rare Case Of A Malignant Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumor: A Molecular Study Harboring Potential Therapeutic Significance And A Review Of Literature, Mokhtar H Abdelhammed, Hanna Siatecka, A Hafeez Diwan, Christie J Finch, Angela D Haskins, David J Hernandez, Ya Xu

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Malignant proliferating trichilemmal tumors (MPTTs), arising from the external root sheath of hair follicles, are exceptionally rare, with limited documentation of their genetic alterations. We present a case of a 64-year-old African American woman who initially presented with a gradually enlarging nodule on her posterior scalp. An initial biopsy at an outside hospital suggested metastatic adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of an uncertain origin. A subsequent wide local excision revealed a 2.0 cm tumor demonstrating characteristic trichilemmal keratinization, characterized by an abrupt transition from the nucleated epithelium to a laminated keratinized layer, confirming MPTT. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated diffuse p53 expression, …

Resident & Fellow Section: Commemorating 20 Years Of Innovation And Growth, Skyler M Kane, Ariel M Lyons-Warren, Katrina Hannah D Ignacio, Kathleen M Pieper, Katherine A Fu

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

No abstract provided.

The Link December 10, 2024, Access To Justice Institute

The Link Newsletter

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Predicting Chaotic Systems With Quantum Echo-State Networks, Erik Connerty, Ethan N. Evans, Gerasimos Angelatos, Vignesh Narayanan

Publications

Recent advancements in artificial neural networks have enabled impressive tasks on classical computers, but they demand significant computational resources. While quantum computing offers potential beyond classical systems, the advantages of quantum neural networks (QNNs) remain largely unexplored. In this work, we present and examine a quantum circuit (QC) that implements and aims to improve upon the classical echo-state network (ESN), a type of reservoir-based recurrent neural networks (RNNs), using quantum computers. Typically, ESNs consist of an extremely large reservoir that learns high-dimensional embeddings, enabling prediction of complex system trajectories. Quantum echo-state networks (QESNs) aim to reduce this need for prohibitively …

Current Status And The Significance Of Local Wisdom Biofertilizer In Enhancing Soil Health And Crop Productivity For Sustainable Agriculture: A Systematic Literature Review, Irwandhi, Fiqriah Hanum Khumairah, Emma Trinurani Sofyan, Nadia Nuraniya Kamaluddin, Anne Nurbaity, Diyan Herdiyantoro, Tualar Simarmata

Jurnal Kultivasi

Soil fertility is recognized as a crucial factor in supporting plant growth and productivity. The utilization of biofertilizers as environmentally friendly fertilizers is aimed at enhancing soil fertility and plant productivity. This study aims to explore the potential of local material for developing local wisdom biofertilizers (LWB) for achieving sustainable agriculture. A systematic literature review was conducted using bibliometric analysis, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews, and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method, employing the Scopus search engine with the keywords "local AND wisdom AND biofertilizer" OR "biofertilizer" OR "local AND microorganism" OR "soil AND health OR crop AND productivity OR sustainable agriculture". …

Clinical Use Of Bedside Portable Ultra-Low-Field Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Patients On Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Results From The Multicenter Safe Mri Ecmo Study, Sung-Min Cho, Shivalika Khanduja, Christopher Wilcox, Kha Dinh, Jiah Kim, Jin Kook Kang, Ifeanyi David Chinedozi, Zachary Darby, Matthew Acton, Hannah Rando, Jessica Briscoe, Errol L Bush, Haris I Sair, John Pitts, Lori R Arlinghaus, Audrey-Carelle N Wandji, Elena Moreno, Glenda Torres, Bindu Akkanti, Jose Gavito-Higuera, Steven Keller, Huimahn A Choi, Bo Soo Kim, Aaron Gusdon, Glenn J Whitman

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Early detection of acute brain injury (ABI) at the bedside is critical in improving survival for patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. We aimed to examine the safety of ultra-low-field (ULF; 0.064-T) portable magnetic resonance imaging (pMRI) in patients undergoing ECMO and to investigate the ABI frequency and types with ULF-pMRI.

Methods: This was a multicenter prospective observational study (SAFE MRI ECMO study [Assessing the Safety and Feasibility of Bedside Portable Low-Field Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients on ECMO]; NCT05469139) from 2 tertiary centers (Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD and University of Texas-Houston) with specially trained intensive …

Carbon Stocks In Marine Habitats Across Jersey's Territorial Waters, Bede Ffinian Rowe Davies, Samantha Blampied, Francis Binney, Graham Epstein, Paul Chambers, Emma V. Sheehan

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Marine areas have been shown to store varying amounts of carbon. The densities of these stores varies considerably across environmental settings, including the biotic and physical habitat type, the productivity of these habitats, the ephemeral or permanent nature of the habitats as well as the hydrological energy of the area, its depth and its exposure to anthropogenic activities. To appropriately incorporate carbon storage into management plans, baseline information on the carbon held within marine areas is required. Here, an inventory of carbon was carried out for marine habitats found within the territorial waters of Jersey, one of the Channel Islands …

Maka: Un Processo Collaborativo Raccontato A Tre Voci, Simone Brioni Dr., Geneviève Makaping, Elia Moutamid

Department of English Faculty Publications

The documentary Maka offers an account of Makaping’s journey of migration from Cameroon, her arrival in Italy in 1982 following the tragic death of her partner, her success as a journalist and television host, and her more recent relocation to Mantua. Maka focuses on questions of national belonging, and it reflects on how the perception of migration and race has changed since Makaping first came to Italy in the 1990s. This contribution includes a short article in which the protagonist, the writer and the director of the film reflect upon their collaboration. It also includes a video recording of the …

Towards Rare Event And Anomaly Prediction In Manufacturing: Bridging Methodological Gaps In Industrial Applications, Chathurangi Shyalika, Renjith Prasad, Ruwan Wickramarachchi, Amit Sheth

Publications

Rare event prediction is critical in industrial applications, including real-world Industry 4.0 applications. These events, defined by their low occurrence frequency, are often difficult to predict due to the skewed data distribution, which complicates modeling and evaluation. In our research, we provide a comprehensive review of current approaches to rare event prediction across four key dimensions: rare event data, data processing techniques, algorithmic approaches, and evaluation methodologies [1]. By analyzing diverse datasets with multiple modalities, including numerical, image, text, and audio, we categorize the primary challenges and present the gaps in current research. Specifically, we present three novel research contributions …

Examining State Development In West Africa, Through Senegal And Nigeria, Kasandra L. Housley

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This paper studies the relationship between the state and armed conflict in West Africa with an emphasis placed on the value, influence, and role of social institutions on the long-term stability of the West African state. The countries of the Republic of Senegal and Nigeria represent the primary focus of the paper. Comparisons are made of the history of each country/state and experience with socio-political conflict in an effort to explain the penultimate place of social as opposed to legalistic or political influences responsible for the long term survival of the independent state in West Africa. The central question explored …

Self-Perceived Well-Being Among Doctor Of Physical Therapy Students In The United States In 2022 Compared To 2021, David Kietrys, Ellen Zambo Anderson, James S. Parrott, Suchismita Ray

Journal of Wellness

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to explore well-being in a cohort of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students in 2022, and compare factors related to well-being to a cohort of DPT students from 2021.

Methods: This cross-sectional observational study combined data from a self-administered survey of participants who had participated in a well-being survey in 2021 (and agreed to be contacted for follow-up one year later) with survey data from first year DPT students during the fall of 2022. The survey included the WHO-5 Well-being Index, the Perceived Stress Scale-10, the Brief Resiliency Scale, and an array of …

Improving Elementary Fluency Instruction Through Professional Learning And Development, Katherine Paulsen

Masters Projects

Research has proven that reading fluency is an important bridging process between word recognition and comprehension for early readers. However, many students in elementary classrooms across the United States struggle with the ability to read with sufficient accuracy, rate, and expression to make sense of the text they are reading. Additionally, many curricula, assessments, and professional development programs do not sufficiently incorporate reading fluency instruction, leaving teachers and students without adequate knowledge about and practice of reading fluency. This project explores history, theories, and research-based practices that support reading fluency development. It also explores research behind the importance of effective …

Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy After Hospitalization For Acute Heart Failure: Insights From The Connect-Hf, Satoshi Shoji, Lisa Kaltenbach, Bradi B. Granger, Gregg C. Fonarow, Hussein R. Al-Khalidi, Nancy M. Albert, Javed Butler, Larry A. Allen, David E. Lanfear, Jennifer T. Thibodeau, Brittany M. Chapman, Sandra M. Oliver-Mcneil, G. Michael Felker, Ileana L. Piña, Christopher B. Granger, Adrian F. Hernandez, Adam D. Devore

Division of Cardiology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Significant gap remains in the implementation of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) in patients with heart failure after a hospitalization. We aimed to evaluate the use and titration of GDMT at discharge and over a 12-month period after hospital discharge and to identify factors associated with GDMT use and titration.

METHODS AND RESULTS: The CONNECT-HF (Care Optimization Through Patient and Hospital Engagement Clinical Trial for Heart Failure) trial evaluated the effect of a hospital and postdischarge quality improvement intervention in participants with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. In this secondary analysis, we examined use and titration to at least …

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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Diverse Possibilities Of Shakespeare: Teaching Twelfth Night Through A Queer Lens, Julia Ritzler

Honors Projects

This project seeks to understand the ways in which Queer Theory can be applied to secondary language arts education to enhance students' understanding of identity and gender in literature. For the purposes of this project, Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is being used as a case study text. This project includes a thorough analysis of Twelfth Night through a queer lens, a literature review of Queer Theory and educational pedagogy, a block plan and related instructional and assessment materials, a rationale for the block plan, and project limitations and implications for future research. By analyzing scholarly texts and applying the theories within …

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Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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Cd47 Signaling Induces Hepatic Cell Death And Microglia Activation During Hepatic Encephalopathy, Ashwin Jhawer, Gabriel Frampton, Shadikchhya Maya Bhattarai, Sharon Demorrow, Matthew Mcmillin

Faculty and Staff Publications

Acute liver failure results from severe hepatic injury and can lead to neurological dysfunction known as hepatic encephalopathy (HE). Thrombospondin-1 can contribute to HE by increasing cerebral edema and microglia activation in the azoxymethane (AOM) mouse model. CD47 is a receptor for TSP1 and can directly modulate inflammation in numerous disease states. However, the role of CD47 in the progression of HE is currently unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the role of CD47 in liver and brain pathology in the AOM mouse model of HE. C57Bl/6 or CD47 knockout (CD47−/−) were administered AOM to induce …

Designing Atmospheres: An Aesthetic Practice Across The Pluriverse?, Burkhard Meltzer

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

Experiences of sensing of and finding oneself in a place largely depend on the design of atmospheres. Against the background of an increasing interest in ecological perspectives across various disciplines and regions, this text revisits Gernot Böhme’s respective aesthetic concept from the early 1990s. Arturo Escobar’s recent publication, “Designs for the Pluriverse,” which aims at restructuring relations between local design practices and global connections, will serve as a contemporary space of resonance for this exploration. How far might the aesthetic concept of atmosphere help to bridge gaps within today’s pluriversal thinking?

How Atmospheres Communicate: Aesthetics Of Burial Grounds And Car-Showrooms, Jürgen Hasse

Contemporary Aesthetics (Journal Archive)

On the one hand, atmospheres constitute themselves from situations. On the other hand, they are also produced for a specific purpose, in order to communicate feelings and the meanings associated with them. This article elaborates theoretical foundations of a recent philosophy of atmospheres. It turns out that aesthetic form not only follows function but that function also follows form. In the emission of atmospheres, there is a dialectic between surface aesthetics and depth aesthetics. Two examples illustrate the affective power of atmospheres. In the example of cemeteries, plants act in a special way as an immersive media of communication. In …

Aud175 Project 3: Acoustics, Sae University College

Exemplars

Acoustics Analysis:

1: RT60 Calculations: Use an RT60 calculator to predict the reverb time of a real room. Measure the actual time and compare the results.

2. Acoustic Treatment. Take RT60 measurements in a space before and after basic acoustic treatment and explain how the treatment is affecting the acoustics.

3. Room Modes Predict the positions of standing waves and room modes in a room and test your predictions with measurements.

Generative Ai In Academics: Transforming Workflows, Enhancing Efficiency, And Redefining Ethics In The Workplace, Rakesh Belwal

Management Dynamics

This article explores the transformative impact of generative AI in modern professional settings, emphasizing both its potential benefits and ethical considerations. AI tools like Grammarly, Quillbot, and ChatGPT have streamlined workflows by handling tasks ranging from proofreading and summarization to translation and content creation. AI’s ability to assist with data visualization, storytelling, and image generation through platforms like Julius and MidJourney further illustrates its versatility and efficiency in routine and creative tasks. However, the convenience and efficiency AI offers also raise ethical concerns, such as the risk of over-reliance and potential blurring of ethical boundaries. As AI continues to reshape …

Happiness At Work – How Workplace Spirituality Contributes To Employee Wellbeing, Amarendra Nath Misra, Mohammad Israrul Haque, Gaurav Tripathi

Management Dynamics

Workplace spirituality is associated with employees looking for meaning, self-transcendence, inclusion, values, ethics, and protection of one's religious beliefs. The study aimed to review literature about Spirituality in the workplace and employee wellbeing, find definitions of both constructs and enumerate studies that have shown the connection between the two constructs. The findings of the research paper suggest a strong connection between the workplace and employee wellbeing, which benefits employees, enhances organisational performance, and improves employee wellbeing and, thereby, the quality of their lives. The paper introduces workplace spirituality, provides a sense of purpose and meaning at work, and suggests that …

Raynor Library’S Archival Collections And Institutional Repository: A Reflection Of Marquette University’S Jesuit Tradition., Amy Cooper Cary

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

As a Catholic, Jesuit institution, Marquette University’s mission fosters the ideals of Excellence, Faith, Leadership, and Service. This brief article describes holdings relevant to the Jesuit tradition and scholarship in the Department of Archival Collections and Institutional Repository, Raynor Library, at Marquette.

Discernir Juntos En Grupos Pequeños, Franck Janin Sj

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

El autor partiendo de su experiencia personal ofrece una reflexión y una metodología clara sobre el discernimiento en común, obviamente inspirado todo ello en los Ejercicios Espirituales de San Ignacio de Loyola. Se constatan las dificultades, la problemática. pero también las posibilidades y potencialidades de dicha propuesta. Ciertamente el proceso es complejo. Requiere mucha generosidad y disposición por parte de todos aquellos que participan, pero tal y como concluye el autor “funciona”. Nos encontramos ante una propuesta de la espiritualidad ignaciana que puede enriquecer e iluminar los nuevos caminos de sinodalidad por los que camina la Iglesia.

Embracing Communal Discernment For Synodal Leadership In Jesuit Higher Education, Deogratias Fikiri Sj

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

This paper proposes a transformative shift in Jesuit higher education leadership by advocating for synodal leadership, a model grounded in Ignatian spirituality and Catholic tradition. In response to the limitations of traditional shared and collegial governance models, which often perpetuate elitism and hinder broad-based participation, this paper highlights the need for a more inclusive and adaptive leadership approach. Synodal leadership, revitalized by Pope Francis, emphasizes active participation, communal discernment, and mutual respect, diverging from hierarchical norms. It fosters a “walking together” ethos, allowing every member’s voice to contribute to a collective vision. By integrating synodal principles with Jesuit values, this …

Communal Discernment In Service To A Synodal Church, Thomas Kelly, Joseph Defeo

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

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Full Issue

Studia Antiqua

No abstract provided.

Her (Ettinger’S) Diotima, His (Levinas’) Diotima: On The Vitalness Of Eros In Education, Shiran Greenberg

Artizein: Arts and Teaching Journal

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Tarrant County Archeological Society News, Vol. 8, No. 6, 1994, Marvin Glasgow

North Texas Archeological Society Records

Volume eight and issue six of Tarrant County Archeological Society News.

The Letter, Vol. 4, No.11, 1990, Editor's Material, Nolan E. Preston

North Texas Archeological Society Records

Editor's draft of volume four and issue eleven of The Letter.