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Cognition In Patients With Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion At Baseline And Post-Adrenalectomy, Jasmine Saini, Rohit Nathani, Sumitabh Singh, Andreas Ebbehoj, Karthik Thangamuthu, Malavika Suresh, Catherine D Zhang, Sophia Nevin, Vanessa Fell, Elizabeth J Atkinson, Sara J Achenbach, Nikki H Stricker, Irina Bancos

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Objectives: The impact of mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) on cognition is incompletely characterized. We aimed to assess cognition in patients with MACS, identify factors associated with lower cognition, and determine the impact of adrenalectomy on cognition.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study (4/2019 to 10/2022) and a longitudinal cohort study (10/2021 to 9/2023) of adults with MACS and referent subjects. Cognition was assessed with National Institute of Health Toolbox Cognition Battery and reported as standardized T scores (adjusted for age, sex, race/ethnicity, and education) for fluid, crystallized, and total composite cognition. Participants were assessed with urine steroid profiling (liquid …

Toward A Filipino Christology, Michael Demetrius H. Asis

Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture

Current research on the Historical Jesus challenges Filipino Christology to do a “Christology from Below”—emphasizing the struggles and humanity of Jesus in first century Palestine as an appropriate starting point for a meaningful and relevant Filipino Christology today. Are our current Jesus images mere projections of our deep desire to fashion him in our own image? Or are they grounded on real, historical facets of his life? Any re-appropriation of the memory of the Jesus of history must, for the most part, become honest appropriations of the spirit of Jesus’ historical life and message, which focused on realizing the Kingdom …

Who Counts As Filipino? Philosophical Issues Of Identity And The Chinese Filipino, Noelle Leslie Dela Cruz

Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture

This article examines some recent philosophical attempts to make sense of “identity” in light of the intersecting categories of race, ethnicity, and culture. It addresses a perennial issue brought up recently with regard to Filipino Chinese: Who counts as “Filipino?” Behind this question are assumptions that I scrutinize philosophically: that there is a “Filipino” and it is possible to identify who counts as such and who does not. I begin with a survey of existing paradigms of identity which I then apply to a critical analysis of recent public discourse spawned by anti-Chinese statements made by a prominent Filipino novelist. …

Rapprochements Between Theology And The Social Sciences: A Round Table Discussion On Women And The Catholic Church, Agnes Brazal, Eleanor Dionisio, Kathleen Nadeau, Emma Porio, Mary Racelis, Patricia Lambino, Rachel Sanchez, Luis David, Fernando Zialcita, Jean Tan

Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture

Rapprochements Between Theology and the Social Sciences: A Round Table Discussion on Women and the Catholic Church

A Vocabulary Of Philippine Food And Well-Being, Felice Prudente Sta. Maria

Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture

A preliminary study of culinary words during the Spanish colonial era reveals multiple dimensions to feeding. Entries in dictionaries of Philippine languages compiled from 1613 to 1895 reveal kalusugan as food for the body, kaginhawaan as sustenance for the soul, and nayánayá as nutriment for the social self. The tripartite diet was a recipe for happiness and contentment. It is a legacy to review when designing contemporary strategies for national well-being.

Educational Ideals In Pre And Post-War Japan: From Imperial Subject To Deweyan Democratic Citizen, Anton Luis Sevilla

Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture

This essay is an analysis of educational philosophy and ideals in Japan. Japan’s recent educational reforms have been criticized as a “return to imperialism” or as “undemocratic.” In order to clarify the content of ideas/ideologies like “imperialist education” and “democratic education,” this essay examines the relationship between Japan’s imperialist philosophy of education, as articulated in the Cardinal Principles of Japan’s National Polity (1937), and democratic education, as represented by John Dewey’s Democracy and Education (1916). Usually, these two are considered to be opposed, with the former prevailing during Japan’s imperialist expansion, and the latter prevailing after Japan’s fall. However, this …

The Problem Of Technology In Maruyama Masao's Notion Of Modernity In Japan's "Overcoming Modernity" Debate In 1942, Koga Takao

Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture

The purpose of this essay is to rethink the meaning of modernity through an examination of Maruyama’s defense of modernity during the “Overcoming of Modernity” Debate in Japan in 1942. I will initially propose that Maruyama understood the opponents of modernity as ultra-nationalists who were merely defending an ideological justification for Japan’s war. However, Maruyama defined “modern thinking” (kindaiteki shii) in terms of personal autonomy. His understanding of modernity as a mental attitude led to his failure to consider the technological aspect of this debate. After considering the various intellectual positions on this issue, I shall argue that a democratic …

Re-Imagining Professional Learning For Teachers: A Reflection On The Transformative Experience Of An Organic Inquiry., Desiree J. Gilbert Dr

Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education

Challenged, frustrated and motivated by my observation and sense that learning experiences are often designed and facilitated with an emphasis on criticality over creativity, I engaged in PhD studies to explore the question, How can expanding my understanding of creativity and its connection to learning assist me to re-imagine professional learning for teachers so that their learning experiences are enhanced? In this article I discuss how my practice as a professional learning facilitator for teachers transformed through this study. In particular I describe my experiences and findings from my open exploration of creativity as a phenomenon and how the organic …

Can We Stop Worrying And Learn To Love Ai?, Carol A. Burg

i.e.: inquiry in education

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The Fragility Of Identity In The Age Of Manufacture, Elaine M. Lazaro

Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture

This essay begins with a discussion of how globalization poses a threat to identity. To support this claim, the second part reflects on the pathologies of the city, as characterized by Paul Ricoeur, with a particular emphasis on memory. Globalization’s effects are clearly manifest in the scale of the city, and as such, Ricoeur considers the pathology of the city an expression of global society’s pathology. Because for Ricoeur, identity is always narrative identity, and narratives are repositories of memories, the question of identity is also a question of the use and abuse of memory. The third part examines the …

The Function Of Memory In Understanding And Addressing Cultures Of Impunity, Veronica Jereza

Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture

Recent psychological studies show that systemic oppression may be understood as trauma, which is aggravated in the context of a culture of impunity. Cultures of impunity, then, are a problem not only of legal justice and collective trauma but also of personal memory and its fragmentation. Following developments in trauma studies and Paul Ricoeur’s Memory, History, Forgetting and Lectures on Ideology and Utopia, cultures of impunity may be understood as an institutionalized forced forgetfulness with destructive and self-reinforcing effects on personal and collective memory. This paper aims to present a generic account of the function of memory in understanding and …

Filiation As First Foundation Of Being-In-The-World, Thierry Avalle

Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture

Filiation as First Foundation of Being-in-the-world

Perceived Risk Mediation Of Website Quality In Online Clothing Shopping In A South African Township, Khathutshelo M. Makhitha, Rodney G. Duffett

The African Journal of Information Systems

South Africa lags behind other economies regarding online shopping adoption. Extant literature has focused on the influence of risk factors on consumers’ intention to shop online. However, few studies have considered the effect that mediating factors can have on relationships between other factors related to online shopping. It is particularly important to determine the mediation effect of perceived risk factors on the relationship between perceived website quality and intentions to shop online. A quantitative survey was used to collect data from 300 online shoppers who purchase clothing online and are located in the Soweto Township in Gauteng, South Africa. Perceived …

Archaeology, Purity And Society: Some Methodological Reflections, Eyal Regev

'Atiqot

This article examines the assumptions and methodology underlying the correlation between stepped pools and stone vessels and purity laws and practices. It focuses on the way these are interpreted in light of Second Temple period and early rabbinic texts. The article further introduces more complex understandings of the emergence of ritual baths in the Hasmonean period as an expression of Jewish ethnic identity, and the flourishing of ritual baths and stone vessels in the first century CE, as an indication of social individualism.

Study Abroad Angst: A Literature Review On The Mental Health Of International Students During Covid-19, Daisuke Akiba, Michael Perrone, Caterina Almendral

Publications and Research

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique and unprecedented challenges for international students, those studying at institutions of higher education outside of their home countries, due to their distinct circumstances and vulnerabilities. This literature review examines the multifaceted mental health burdens they experienced and highlights the need for targeted support and interventions. Methods: A rigorous search across three databases (i.e., PubMed, PsycINFO, and ERIC) yielded 50 empirical studies for inclusion in this literature review. A six-phase thematic analysis framework was employed to identify and synthesize key themes. Results: Seven prominent themes emerged: (1) academic and professional disruptions; (2) challenges navigating international …

Where There's A Will, There's A Way: Abortion Litigation In The States, Catherine Dowd

Tennessee Journal of Race, Gender, & Social Justice

No abstract provided.

Student Comprehension Of Biochemistry In A Flipped Classroom Format, Ed Harris, Evan A. Schroder, Teryn J. Berks

Department of Biochemistry: Faculty Publications

Concept-heavy courses such as Biochemistry in life and physical science curricula are challenging for many college-aged students. It is easy for students to disengage in a lecture and not learn the subject matter while in class. To improve student learning and participation, we employed a flipped format for the first half of the course and compared learning outcomes and attitudes with the traditional lecture in the second half of the course. The experimental course was an upper-level biochemistry course taken primarily by juniors (49%), seniors (40%), and some graduate students (10%) at the college level. Our results indicate that lower-performing …

Modulation Of Energetic And Lipid Pathways By Curcumin As A Potential Chemopreventive Strategy In Human Prostate Cancer Cells, Michele Pellegrino, Maria Antonietta Occhiuzzi, Fedora Grande, Ilaria Stefania Pagani, Stefano Aquaro, Paola Tucci

Staff and Researcher Publications

In Western industrialized countries, prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common malignant disease and prevalent cause of death for men. Epidemiological studies have shown that curcumin (CUR) either prevents PCa initiation or delays its progression to a more aggressive and treatment-refractory form, thus reducing related mortality. Our previous studies have proven the anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of CUR on PCa cells. However, there are few reports of the effect of CUR on energy and lipid pathways in PCa. Herein, we show that CUR can modulate the two metabolic energy pathways, increasing glycolytic reserve and reducing oxidative phosphorylation. Moreover, …

Effect Of Patient Resilience On Functional Outcomes After Meniscectomy, Adeeb Hanna, Andres Perez, Alice He, John Sonnier, Henson Destine, Rahul Muchintala, Ralph Cook, Sean Bryan, Fotios Tjoumakaris, Kevin Freedman

Rothman Institute Papers

BACKGROUND: Recent literature has identified that patient resilience may affect outcomes after meniscectomy. Research into psychological risk factors for poor surgical outcomes has been a focus in orthopaedic surgery.

PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between preoperative patient resilience and 2-year postoperative outcomes after arthroscopic meniscectomy. It was hypothesized that there would be no relationship between resilience and patient-reported outcomes after meniscectomy.

STUDY DESIGN: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2.

METHODS: Patients who underwent meniscectomy between January and June 2020 at a single multicenter institution were identified, and those aged ≥18 years without evidence of …

Effective Strategies Human Resource Business Leaders Use To Implement Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Initiatives That Reduce Worker Turnover, Kerese Whyte-Phillips

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Human resource (HR) business leaders who prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) champion a more dynamic and innovative workforce and alleviate labor turnover, a costly hindrance to growth. HR business leaders orchestrate these strategies, promoting an environment where diverse talents are valued and equitable opportunities abound, reducing labor turnover. Rooted in the social identity theory (SIT) and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) framework, this qualitative pragmatic inquiry aimed to identify and explore effective strategies HR business leaders use to implement DEI initiatives that reduce employee turnover in the Southeast United States. The participants were seven HR business leaders in …

Friends With Social Benefits: Queerplatonic Relationships And The Future Of Marriage

Tennessee Journal of Race, Gender, & Social Justice

No abstract provided.

Religious Attitudes And Fear Toward Traditional Biomedical And Psychological Services Among People Of The Christian Faith, Brennan Cackett

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Adults who identify as Christian often seek help within their religious communities for mental health issues. Research suggested that religious counseling services may discourage members from reporting mental health issues to traditional biomedical and psychological providers. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the extent to which people who identify as Christian in Southern California seek help outside of the Church and whether their help seeking is influenced by their religious attitudes and perceived fear of traditional psychological services. Southern California was chosen as it is where the Christian Counseling movement was started and has a large population …

Evaluating An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Initiative For Food Insecurity Screening And Referral In Adults With Diabetes Initiating Continuous Glucose Monitor Therapy, Coni Dennis

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Diabetes affects 37 million people annually in the United States, with direct medical costs exceeding $237 billion per year (American Diabetes Association, 2018; Xu et al., 2018). Complications account for up to 64% of diabetes-related expenses, emphasizing the importance of glycemic stability in preventing costly and debilitating outcomes (Dieleman et al., 2016). Diet and nutrition, essential for glycemic control, are often undermined by food insecurity—defined as inconsistent access to adequate, nutritious food—affecting 16% of adults with diabetes (Casagrande et al., 2022; Kirby et al., 2021). Food insecurity is linked to higher HbA1c levels, increased complications, and hospitalizations (Thomas et al., …

Gut Microbiota Profiling In Injection Drug Users With And Without Hiv-1 Infection In Puerto Rico, Nirosh Aluthge, Seidu Adams, Carmen A. Davila, Nova R. Gocchi Carrasco, Kathy S. Chiou, Roberto Abadie, Sydney J. Bennett, Kirk Dombrowski, Angel M. Major, Aníbal Valentín-Acevedo, John T. West, Charles Wood, Samodha C. Fernando

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

INTRODUCTION: The full extent of interactions between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, injection drug use, and the human microbiome is unclear. In this study, we examined the microbiomes of HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals, both drug-injecting and non-injecting, to identify bacterial community changes in response to HIV and drug use. We utilized a well-established cohort of people who inject drugs in Puerto Rico, a region with historically high levels of injection drug use and an HIV incidence rate disproportionately associated with drug use. METHODS: Using amplicon-based 16S rDNA sequencing, we identified amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) that demonstrated significant variations in the …

Clinical Practice Guideline End Of Shift Handover Toolkit, Sasha Samaroo-Burgos

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The DNP project is a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) to guide nurses in performing end-of-shift reports at a Medical Center in the West Indies. The gap in practice identified is that nurses perform end-of-shift reporting without using a standardized document. This affects patient safety because the absence of a structured handover process disrupts the continuity of patient care and the transmission of vital patient data. The nurse administrator and general manager reported that many adverse events at the facility were related to miscommunication of information among nurses. The purpose of the project was to develop a CPG that nurses will …

Experiences Of Newly Graduated Registered Nurses’ Successful Transition Into Practice In Their First Year, Angelica Calvillo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The transition into nursing practice can be described as a phase that significantly impacts nurses’ professional development, quality of care, and attrition rates. Newly graduated registered nurses’ experiences during the transition into practice may be challenging and stressful, affect job satisfaction, attrition rates, and burnout. The purpose of this interpretive descriptive qualitative study, guided by Duchscher’s transition theory, was to describe the experiences of newly graduated registered nurses who report a successful transition into clinical practice in their first year postgraduation to identify what factors contribute to their success and retention. Nine newly graduated registered nurses, with 9-12 months of …

The Effect Of Call Center Agent Burnout On Employee Engagement, Shyriah M. Marshall

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Call center organizations have become important contact centers for various fields to conduct customer service. Within the automotive industry, call centers are used for emergency roadside assistance. The customer service representatives who are responsible for handling roadside assistance may be managing various issues, including burnout, which may carry over into their performance and ability to properly service customers. The relationships between burnout and employee engagement for inbound emergency roadside assistance agents were not well understood. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between customer service representatives’ level of burnout and employee engagement. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design …

Perceptions Of Experiences Of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals On Community Reentry Programs To Reduce Recidivism, Kelly Sieger

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This study was conducted to identify the perceptions of experiences of formerly incarcerated individuals who have been actively involved in community-based reentry programming (CBRP). Utilizing a qualitative interview approach with previously incarcerated persons, the study’s focus was to identify the differences in literature, lived experiences, and the connection between CBRP and recidivism through the perceptions of formerly incarcerated persons who have completed CBRP. A key goal was to identify difficulties in the reentry process through the perception of lived experience and offer suggestions for improvements through the lens of actuarial justice. Using a qualitative, phenomenological approach, data was collected through …

Characterising The Anxiogenic Network From Functional Connectivity Analysis Of The Co2 Challenge Model, Daniel Graham, Santra Mathew, Jonathan Marsden, Alastair D Smith, Gary Smerdon, Stephen D Hall

School of Psychology

The CO2 challenge model (CCM) is a gas inhalation paradigm that provides precisely controlled anxiety induction in experimental settings. Despite its potential as an experimental model of anxiety, our understanding of the neural effects of the CCM is incomplete. This study employs resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) to explore functional connectivity (FC) changes underlying the CCM. Following a preliminary CO2 tolerance assessment, participants completed an MRI session that included three rs-fMRI scans: during inhalation of control air (pre and post), and during a 6% CCM exposure. Here, we confirm that 6% CCM is a tolerable anxiogenic model in the …

Neurohospitalist Core Competencies, Jana J Wold, Jetter Robertson, Jerome A Jeevarajan, Molly G Knox, Prateek Thatikunta, Guillermo E Solorzano, Kristin Galetta, Shefali Dujari, Tarini Goyal, Matthew E Ehrlich, Jonathan P Donnelly, Elizabeth Marriott, Vishal A Mandge, Roshni S Dhoot, Matthew W Luedke, Matthew B Maas, Margaret Y Yu, Michel Toledano, Rafid Mustafa, Jamie L Palaganas, Kathryn Kvam, Rachelle Dugue, Ethan Meltzer, Lahoud Touma, Maulik P Shah, Vanja C Douglas, Karen Orjuela, Brian J Scott, Joshua P Klein, David J Likosky, Jennifer R Simpson, Megan B Richie, Carolin Dohle, Jane G Morris, Carl A Gold

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The Neurohospitalist Core Competencies comprise a set of competency-based learning objectives that encapsulate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of neurohospitalitists who specialize in the care of hospitalized patients with neurologic conditions. These competencies serve to characterize the rapidly expanding field of neurohospitalist medicine. The 27 chapters are divided into 3 sections entitled: neurological conditions, clinical interventions and interpretation of ancillary studies, and neurohospitalist role in the healthcare system. Each individual learning objective in the chapters describes a specific concept with an action verb to illustrate the behavior that the neurohospitalist exhibits. The individual neurohospitalist may not exhibit mastery in each …