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Reflections From The Pandemic: Is Connectivism The Panacea For Clinicians?, Jennifer Benjamin, Tyson Pillow, Heather Macneill, Ken Masters, Anoop Agrawal, Neil Mehta

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic and the recent increased interest in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) highlight the need for interprofessional communities' collaboration to find solutions to complex problems. A personal narrative experience of one of the authors compels us to reflect on current approaches to learning and knowledge acquisition and use solutions to the challenges posed by GenAI through social learning contexts using connectivism. We recognize the need for constructivism and experiential learning for knowledge acquisition to establish foundational understanding. We explore how connectivist approaches can enhance traditional constructivist paradigms amid rapidly changing learning environments and online communities. Learning in connectivism includes …

Inflammation Mediated By Gut Microbiome Alterations Promotes Lung Cancer Development And An Immunosuppressed Tumor Microenvironment, Zahraa Rahal, Yuejiang Liu, Fuduan Peng, Sujuan Yang, Mohamed A Jamal, Manvi Sharma, Hannah Moreno, Ashish V Damania, Matthew C Wong, Matthew C Ross, Ansam Sinjab, Tieling Zhou, Minyue Chen, Inti Tarifa Reischle, Jiping Feng, Chidera Chukwuocha, Elizabeth Tang, Camille Abaya, Jamie K Lim, Cheuk Hong Leung, Heather Y Lin, Nathaniel Deboever, Jack J Lee, Boris Sepesi, Don L Gibbons, Jennifer A Wargo, Junya Fujimoto, Linghua Wang, Joseph F Petrosino, Nadim J Ajami, Robert R Jenq, Seyed Javad Moghaddam, Tina Cascone, Kristi Hoffman, Humam Kadara

Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Staff Publications

Accumulating evidence indicates that the gut microbiome influences cancer progression and therapy. We recently showed that progressive changes in gut microbial diversity and composition are closely coupled with tobacco-associated lung adenocarcinoma in a human-relevant mouse model. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the loss of the antimicrobial protein Lcn2 in these mice exacerbates protumor inflammatory phenotypes while further reducing microbial diversity. Yet, how gut microbiome alterations impinge on lung adenocarcinoma development remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the role of gut microbiome changes in lung adenocarcinoma development using fecal microbiota transfer and delineated a pathway by which gut microbiome alterations …

The Use Of Cloud Based Machine Learning To Predict Outcome In Intracerebral Haemorrhage Without Explicit Programming Expertise, Ajay Hegde, Deepu Vijaysenan, Pitchaiah Mandava, Girish Menon

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Machine Learning (ML) techniques require novel computer programming skills along with clinical domain knowledge to produce a useful model. We demonstrate the use of a cloud-based ML tool that does not require any programming expertise to develop, validate and deploy a prognostic model for Intracerebral Haemorrhage (ICH). The data of patients admitted with Spontaneous Intracerebral haemorrhage from January 2015 to December 2019 was accessed from our prospectively maintained hospital stroke registry. 80% of the dataset was used for training, 10% for validation, and 10% for testing. Seventeen input variables were used to predict the dichotomized outcomes (Good outcome mRS 0-3/ …

Preserving Cultural Heritage In International Law, Issam Iyrot

The World Research of Political Science Journal

The article provides a thorough examination of the international legal frameworks established to protect cultural heritage. Cultural heritage, encompassing both tangible and intangible elements, is vital for maintaining the historical and cultural identity of societies. The article outlines the significance of cultural heritage in fostering intercultural dialogue and understanding, highlighting its role in connecting past, present, and future generations. The key legal instruments discussed include the UNESCO World Heritage Convention (1972), which identifies and safeguards sites of outstanding cultural and natural value, and the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003), which protects oral traditions, performing arts, …

Impact Of Social Media On Politics, Hadeel Abozaid

The World Research of Political Science Journal

The essay begins by highlighting the multifaceted impact of social media on contemporary politics. It recognizes that social media has fundamentally reshaped political communication, democracy, and governance in diverse ways. The core of the analysis involves examining case studies and scholarly research to investigate the specific roles social media plays in this domain. One key aspect explored is how social media has reshaped political discourse. The essay likely delves into how social media platforms have facilitated new forms of political expression, dialogue, and the dissemination of information - both factual and, in some cases, misleading. The analysis also explores social …

Women In The Digital Age In India, Anika Choudhary, Renu Patidar

The World Research of Political Science Journal

This analysis explores how women engage in Indias governance, especially in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), and the impact of digitalization on their involvement. It highlights how digital technologies are breaking traditional barriers, and empowering women to actively engage in local governance. Through online platforms, women access resources, participate in decision-making, and voice concerns. Digitalization streamlines administrative procedures, enabling virtual participation and reducing logistical hurdles. This convergence of womens involvement in PRIs and digitalization represents a transformative force for inclusive governance, fostering social justice and gender equality. However, challenges persist, including societal norms and access barriers. The analysis underscores the importance …

Responding Through Listening: Promoting Listening Skills Through Lightning Talks And 2x2x2 Storytelling, Elizabeth L. Angeli

Journal of Response to Writing

Current scholarship in writing pedagogy and peer review focuses on how and what to write and say. What is often left unaddressed in these discussions are how we listen and how we teach our students to listen, making listening an often overlooked and understudied piece of the peer review and writing response process. Yet, the quality of the feedback we receive and offer is directly tied to how well we listen to what is said and written. To this fill this gap, this teaching article offers two activities, Lighting Talks and 2x2x2 Storytelling, that promote students’ listening skills so that …

Does A Name Make A Difference? Teaching Random Selection In The Classroom, Venessa Singhroy, Rommel Robertson, Kostas Stroumbakis

Numeracy

In Statistics education, it is crucial to emphasize the foundational significance of random selection, which underpins statistical methodologies and ensures unbiased representation of populations in samples. However, students often struggle to grasp the concept’s complexities, leading to challenges in applying random selection methods effectively. This paper examines the gap between students’ theoretical understanding of randomness and their practical application of this concept. Using an Explanatory Sequential Design, this study presents an instructional activity aimed at teaching the concept of randomness in the selection process and proposes modifications to enhance student comprehension. The activity, implemented in undergraduate Statistics and Psychology courses, …

Dr. Hatsuo Ishida: Using Macromolecules To Shape The World, Kayleigh Bauer

Discussions

No abstract provided.

Urinary Tract Infection Education And Prevention, Jodi Hernandez, Dylan Godfrey

DNP and Student Works

The purpose of providing education and training to staff with respect to educating patients greater than 65 years of age was to effectively improve staff and patients’ knowledge of preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Theoretical Framework: The two theoretical frameworks utilized included Kotter Change Management Model and The Kurt Lewin’s change model. Both of these theorists supported the need for successful change to improve patient outcomes.

Barriers And Enablers Of Native Americans In Higher Education: A Review Of The Literature, Christina Shapland

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The barriers and enablers of Native Americans in higher education were examined in four qualitative studies. Family, single parenthood, lack of adequate academic preparation, and finances were consistently found to be barriers to Native Americans in the pursuit of higher education. Persistence factors were identified as on-campus childcare, access to distance education, the support of family, and finding role models within the institution. Native American students experienced considerable isolation and stereotyping at predominantly White institutions. Further research is needed regarding Native American students in higher education. The implementation of building relationships between Native American families and mainstream universities, the recruitment …

Best Practices In International Student Programs, Katrina Anaya, Heather Jacobson, Lisa Jacobson

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

The number of international students in the United States is steadily increasing, and these students are important contributors to the diversity and globalization of a campus. Because of this, the authors of this article recommend best practices for serving international students drawn from NAFSA (Association of International Educators), the Institute of International Education, and the Forum on Education Abroad. These best practices are then compared to the standards in Blimling and Whitt’s Good Practices in Student Affairs. Three case studies are then cited to provide examples of how these best practices can be implemented to improve services for international students.

Educational Hypocrisy: Aligning Institutional Values And Endowment Investments, Adam Serafin

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

In a 2009 study of 864 institutions, the average university endowment was $372 million and 56 institutions had endowments over $1 billion (NCSE, 2010). University endowments finance destructive and shortsighted global corporations that exist to benefit their respective shareholders, not the common good. University mission statements and values offer a framework for institutional decision- making, so why not investments?

Incorporating Financial Literacy For College Students, Joelle Pretty

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

In light of the stalled economy and challenges to state and financial aid, it is imperative that students develop expertise in financial matters. Whether offered in the classroom or by student services, colleges and universities should be ensuring students receive this information. This paper looks at one department’s attempt to implement effective financial education programming.

A Trans Resource Center, Jessica Mcpherson

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper exams the need for a Transgender Resource Center on college campuses. As a result of the on-going discrimination and isolation many transgender students report, this paper provides one option for student development professionals to address the needs of this population. Detailed analysis of the challenges transgen- der students face, such as access to health facilities, study abroad, gender segregated housing and bathrooms, is presented. Gender identity development and discourse is examined and assessment of theory and student needs are presented. A comprehensive descrip- tion of a transgender resource center is suggested as a way to make college campuses …

Hillel Cohn, Wilmer Amina Carter Foundation

Bridges Digital Archive: Audio and Video Recordings

Jennifer Tilton interviews Hillel Cohn, a religious leader in the Inland Empire. Cohn began the interview explaining that he was born in Berlin, Germany in 1939. When he was a baby, his family had to escape persecution. Though originally planning to go to Palestine, the family settled in the United States where some restrictions were put onto them. As his father was a Rabbi, that was the same path that Cohn followed. Cohn, when settled in San Bernardino after seminary studies in Ohio, worked alongside Rabbi Norman Feldheym. Influenced by his own Rabbi father, Cohn was involved in the Civil …

Integrating The Elementary Literacies Through The Practice Of Physical Education: A Strategy Resource, Bryan Matera, Dillon Martinez

Essays in Education

Integrating literacy and physical education (PE) supports interdisciplinary learning that engages both the mind and body. This article explores innovative approaches to combining literacy skills with physical activity, highlighting the cognitive and physical benefits for elementary students. Recognizing students’ natural attraction to movement, the article demonstrates how embedding literacy into PE lessons can enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and memory retention through action-oriented activities. These strategies also promote physical literacy, encouraging confidence and lifelong participation in physical activities.

Key instructional examples include the "Movement-Enhanced Word Wall," where students connect vocabulary to movement, and "Animal Action Reading Relays," which integrate reading …

Letter To Collin Mckinney From His Grand Children H. Browning, J.P. M., Marry, Anne Informing Them They Are In Good Health

McKinney and Milam Family Papers

Letter to Collin McKinney from his grand children H. Browning, J.P. M., Marry, Anne informing them they are in good health.

Loosen Up: The Follies Of Strict Construction As Applied To A Statutory Tribal Sovereign Immunity Waiver, Joseph M. Raimondi

St. John's Law Review

(Excerpt)

On February 9, 2020, Brian Coughlin attempted suicide, leading to an eleven-day stint at the hospital. He was experiencing “overwhelming stress, anxiety and lack of hope for a better life.” He had recently filed for bankruptcy, which normally triggers a stay that prevents creditors from engaging in “any act to collect, assess, or recover a claim against the debtor . . . .” However, one of Coughlin’s creditors, associated with a Native American tribe —the Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (“the Band”)—believed that it did not have to comply with the stay by virtue of …

Utah V. Strieff And Teaching Analysis, Lisa A. Tucker

St. John's Law Review

(Excerpt)

In Utah v. Strieff, the Supreme Court considered whether the Fourth Amendment required suppression of evidence obtained in an unlawful investigatory stop when police discovered that the person stopped was subject to lawful arrest based on an unrelated outstanding warrant. The majority opinion, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, held that suppression was not required in such a case; the dissent by Justice Sotomayor argued that it should be.

These two legal opinions took jarringly different approaches to determining a question of law, one that disproportionately impacts people of color, who are statistically most likely to be unlawfully stopped …

Navigating Responsible Consumption: Unveiling Consumer Perceptions And The Role Of Bio-Based Products In Sustainable Decision-Making, Magdalena Klimczuk-Kochańska, Magdalena Marczewska

Journal of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour in Emerging Markets

The modern consumer society is criticised for its harmful impact on individual well-being and the environment, prompting a call for a transition to responsible consumption. This article explores emerging trends in consumer behaviour towards responsible consumption. Drawing from existing literature and empirical findings, it examines the multifaceted dimensions of responsible consumption, encompassing environmental, ethical, and social considerations. Conscious consumers prioritise basic needs over excessive consumption, opting for high-quality, reliable, and environmentally friendly products, especially those derived from biomaterials called bio-based products. Furthermore, responsible consumers recognise the social and environmental consequences of their consumption behaviour, advocating for sustainable practices and supporting …

Energy Optimization In Wireless Sensor Networks: A Review, Zahraa Hammodi, Ahmed Al Hilli, Mohanad Al-Ibadi

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

The use of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) has become an inevitably necessary for a smart world, such as smart cities and environmental fields. WSN consists of hundreds or even thousands of sensor nodes that have the ability to sense physical conditions from the target field, and also consists of a device that acts as a link between the sensor nodes and the base station (BS) called cluster head (CH). In the recent years, researchers have become interested in optimizing the energy efficiency of the WSNs due to the limited and non-replenish energy sources of their sensor nodes. In this paper, …

The Effectiveness Of Turn Teams In Preventing Pressure Injuries, Grace Elizabeth Carlisle

Honors Capstone Projects and Theses

No abstract provided.

Sympathetic Innervation Of Interscapular Brown Adipose Tissue Is Not A Predominant Mediator Of Ot-Elicited Reductions Of Body Weight Gain And Adiposity In Male Diet-Induced Obese Rats, Melise Edwards, Ha Nguyen, Andrew Dodson, Adam Herbertson, Mackenzie Honeycutt, Jared Slattery, June Rambousek, Edison Tsui, Tami Wolden-Hansen, Tomasz Wietecha, James Graham, Geronimo Tapia, Carl Sikkema, Kevin O'Brien, Thomas Mundinger, Elaine Peskind, Vitaly Ryu, Peter Havel, Arshad Khan, Gerald Taborsky, James Blevins

Selected Works Temporary Series

Recent studies indicate that central administration of oxytocin (OT) reduces body weight (BW) in high fat diet-induced obese (DIO) rodents by reducing energy intake and increasing energy expenditure (EE). Previous studies in our lab have shown that administration of OT into the fourth ventricle (4V; hindbrain) elicits weight loss and stimulates interscapular brown adipose tissue temperature (TIBAT) in DIO rats. We hypothesized that OT-elicited stimulation of sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activation of IBAT contributes to its ability to activate BAT and reduce BW in DIO rats. To test this, we determined the effect of disrupting SNS activation of IBAT on …

Gc Minutes 2024-11-04, Northern Illinois University

Graduate Council Archives

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Monthly Packet December 2024, Portland State University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Monthly Packets

The December 2, 2024 monthly packet includes the December agenda, appendices, and the Faculty Senate minutes and attachments from the meeting held December 2, 2024.

Venality: A Strangely Practical History Of Unremovable Offices And Limited Executive Power, Jed Handelsman Shugerman

Notre Dame Law Review

The Roberts Court has asserted that Article II’s “executive power” implied an “indefeasible” or unconditional presidential removal power. In response to counterevidence from the Founding era, unitary executive theorists have claimed a “British Backdrop” of a general removal power under the English Crown and European “executive power.” These assumptions are incorrect.

This Article shows that many powerful executive officers through the late eighteenth century, especially high English Treasury offices and even “department heads” in the cabinet, were unremovable. A long common law tradition protected many English offices as freehold property rights. Moreover, this Article explains why it was widely understood …

Targeted Maternal Chagas Disease Screening Among Individuals Born In A Chagas-Endemic Country., Alvaro Proaño, Neil C Shah, Sneider A Gutierrez Guarnizo, Monica Miranda-Schaeubinger, Michael Z Levy, Robert H Gilman, Dustin D Flannery

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research

Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi that affects 6 million people worldwide. In the United States, Chagas is estimated to affect 43 000 women of reproductive age. Pregnant persons with Chagas are at risk for congenital transmission to the newborn, which accounts for nearly a quarter of all new cases. In 2022, a US multidisciplinary expert working group4 developed recommendations for increased clinician-directed screening for Chagas. They concluded that women of reproductive age who were born in endemic countries should be tested due to vertical transmission risk. In 2024, Clark and Bern outlined …

The Trouble With Classifications, Aziz Z. Huq

Notre Dame Law Review

The Supreme Court relies increasingly on anticlassification rules to implement the Constitution’s various commands of evenhanded state treatment. These rules direct attention to whether an instance of a forbidden classification is present on the face of a challenged law. They contain two necessary steps. First, a court defines a general category of impermissible terms. Second, a court ascertains whether an instance of the category is found in enacted text—so triggering the familiar strict scrutiny analysis. So defined, anticlassification rules now dominate equal protection, free speech, “dormant” Commerce Clause, and even free exercise jurisprudence. The Roberts Court celebrates these doctrinal tests …

Exploring The Town Management And University Partnership Impact On Community And Economic Development In Bridgewater, Massachusetts, David German Alatorre

Honors Program Theses and Projects

This undergraduate thesis investigates the Town of Bridgewater, Massachusetts through a qualitative process. Through this approach, the interconnection between community and economic development was explored and analyzed to understand how these factors and their underlying elements impact the Town of Bridgewater stakeholders. The Town of Bridgewater Master Plan, 2022 is a key cornerstone in this study, providing a compendium of influential priorities for the Town, current efforts initiated to support those priorities, barriers hindering further advancement, and future opportunities. Additionally, the unique Town characteristic of occupying a university-town partnership is considered when investigating the influences on community and economic development. …