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Mathematical Modelling Of Disease Outbreak, Favour Christian, Matthew Molloy

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

Establishing a model framework for more research necessitates a thorough understanding of the causes, distribution, prevalence, and evolution of infectious illnesses. The main mathematical concept used in this modelling simulation is ordinary differential equations (ODEs). The purpose of this study was to investigate the significance of the many criteria linked to a zombie virus spread. The zombie framework provides an accessible and relatively simple representation of the nature of infectious disease spread, allowing for tractable assumptions and the development of more complex situations.

The models are designed around a zombie outbreak in which the zombie virus is spread through a …

Investigation Into The Effect Of Aspartame On The Expression Of P53 And Bax In Mouse Stomach Tissue, Angelique Cheryl, Aoife Mac Cooey

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

Introduction: The recent reclassification of aspartame as a Group 2B hazard by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, along with studies suggesting links to cancer, has raised concerns and prompted further investigation. Evidence suggests that aspartame exposure may alter p53 and BAX gene expression, affecting apoptosis in cancer cells. This study aims to examine how aspartame exposure affects p53 and BAX gene expression in normal mouse stomach tissue, shedding light on cellular stress and apoptosis mechanisms.

Methods: Mice were sacrificed, and stomach tissue was excised and divided into control and treatment groups. RNA extraction was carried out in the …

Total Organic Carbon Analysis Of Residual Contaminants In Bioreactor Equipment: A Cleaning Verification Study Using Surface Swabbing, Ciara E. Fitzpatrick, James J. Roche

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

Contamination is a major issue in the biopharmaceutical industry. Bioreactors must be meticulously cleaned to remove residual impurities and avoid cross-contamination. Cleaning validation is necessary to ensure residual contaminants are reduced to the lowest acceptable limits. Bacterial cells represent the paramount challenge in manufacturing equipment cleaning because they are composed of insoluble organic contaminants. Total organic carbon (TOC) analysis is a fast, highly sensitive, and inexpensive analytical technique commonly used to evaluate the approximate level of organic contamination.

A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of cleaning procedures in the removal of contaminants from bioreactor equipment by measuring the …

Editorial - Sure Journal Vol 6, Anne M. Friel, Eva Campion, Sinead Loughran

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

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The Impact Of Intentionality On Career Discernment: Who You Are And Who You Know Matters., Lakeisha Jackson, David Hyslop

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Education and training can only account for so much of the longevity of someone’s career. Who you are and who you know matters in the development of self, mission and career pursuits. Establishing a personal identity can help you pursue the relationships that you wish to be defined by. The creation and maintenance of those authentic relationships and networks will impact your professional identity over time, as who you surround yourself with will be how you are perceived to others. This paper explores the aforementioned concepts by looking at the impact of intentionality of knowing one’s self, building meaningful relationships …

Instructional Leadership In Higher Education: Practicing Sound Leadership For Students And Instructors., Yassaman Raouf

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This paper addresses the historical, political, and social context of instructional leaders in higher education. Embedded within the framework of adult learning theories, I provide a unique lens to chief academic officers in their efforts to lead teams and promote learning. Too often academic leaders are overcome with administrative responsibilities, leaving them little room to improve learning for both faculty and students. This paper explores how leaders might navigate political, legal, and social landscapes while staying dedicated to student learning in an inclusive environment.

Burnout In Resident Assistants, Caroline Bubbers

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Alexander Astin’s (1999) theory of student involvement states that student time and energy are finite resources. Student leaders go beyond involvement and dedicate their time and energy towards creating experiences and opportunities for other students (Astin, 1999). Boundaries become hard to manage when students live and work in the same environment, such as with Resident Assistant (RA) positions. This study examines at the experiences of Resident Assistants and their relationship with burnout while in the RA position at a medium sized, private, Jesuit University in the Pacific Northwest. Through individual participant interviews the findings include that RAs face a significant …

Praxis: Professional Identity For Educational Equity And Social Justice, Erica K. Yamamura

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

“The teacher is of course an artist, but being an artist does not mean that he or she can make the profile, can shape the students. What the educator does in teaching is to make it possible for the students to become themselves.” ― Paulo Freire (1991)

Editors' Note, Elisabeth Goss, Irene Ziemba

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

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Editorial Board, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

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Mission Of Magis, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

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Magis Volume 10 Entire Volume, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

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Does The Frequency And Number Of Eswt Sessions In Patients With Heel Spurs Affect The Final Result Of The Therapy?, Anna Karafová, Daria Budnicka, Barbara Duda-Biernacka, Wioletta Mikuľáková, Marian Karafa

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction: In the literature, the effectiveness of the extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in patients with heel spur was confirmed, but the therapy protocol has not been established when used as monotherapy. The aim of the study was to verify whether the frequency of ESWT and the number of sessions used as monotherapy in patients with heel spur have an impact on the final result of the therapy. Methods: 85 patients were divided into three subgroups. All patients were treated 5 times with different intervals between ESWT sessions, in the group I, ESWT was administered every day, in group II …

2024 Program, Georgia Southern University

Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference

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Cyr V. Michaud: Correction Of Clerical Errors With Juror Affidavits, William S. Kany

Maine Law Review

Cyr v. Michaud, a civil suit to recover for personal injuries, was tried before a jury and resulted in a verdict which included specific answers to five interrogatories. After a unanimous verdict for the plaintiff was entered and the jury was discharged, the defendant obtained affidavits from all of the jurors which indicated that the jury had made a mistake. The trial court rejected a motion to correct the error and the defendant appealed. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court, sitting as the Law Court, ruled that juror affidavits are not admissible to correct errors in the recording of verdicts. The …

Stacked Recovery Under Maine's Uninsured Motorists Statute: Connolly V. Royal Globe Insurance Company, Edward R. Benjamin Jr.

Maine Law Review

Foremost among the problems of automobile travel facing state legislatures may be that of ensuring adequate compensation for injuries and deaths suffered in traffic accidents. Frequently an injured party wins an award of damages against a negligent motorist, only to find the negligent party unable to meet the financial burden which the judgment imposes. The injured party, though innocent of any wrongdoing, may receive little or no compensation for injuries suffered. State legislatures have attempted to prevent such situations by enacting mandatory liability insurance laws, creating victim compensation funds, or requiring uninsured motorist coverage. Inherent weaknesses exist, however, in both …

Proof Of Causation In A Private Action For Acid Rain Damage, Patrick J. Scully

Maine Law Review

The acid rain problem has become one of the major environmental issues of our day. Each new report on the subject is more disturbing than the last, documenting serious and often irreversible effects of acid rain on lakes and streams, fish and other aquatic life, forests, soils, buildings, and even human health. Present federal legislation is inadequate to deal with acid rain effectively. Proposed legislation could help ameliorate the problem, but even if adopted the effects of such proposals will not be felt until early in the next century. Furthermore, the current administration, particularly the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has …

Aviation Law: Owner-Lessor Liability—The Need For Uniformity, Ann T. Hollyday

Maine Law Review

General aviation—aviation involving both private and business aircraft—is a substantial and growing industry which comprises a fleet of 211,000 planes. The number of general aviation aircraft is expected to increase to 300,000 by 1991. Moreover, there are over 760,000 private pilots in the United States. Because of the varying sources of aviation liability law among the states, there is a lack of uniformity regarding whether the owner-lessor will be held vicariously liable for the negligent acts of the pilot. The lack of uniformity concerning owner-lessor liability in the aviation context is problematic because the owner is unable to predict what …

Application Of The Federal Securities Acts To The Sale Of A Closely Held Corporation By Stock Transfer, Loftus C. Carson Ii

Maine Law Review

The purchase and sale of a closely held corporation is a commonly occurring transaction which may be accomplished by a transfer of stock or a transfer of assets. Structuring such a transaction as a sale of stock, however, may offer certain advantages not attainable if the transaction is structured as a sale of assets. For example, non-assignable contracts and leases, not transferable with a sale of assets, may pass to the transferee of corporate stock. The transferor generally will be absolved of all of the enterprise's liabilities since, by law, they pass with the transfer. Transferors subject to compliance with …

The Parent-Child Privilege And The Parent-Child Crime: Observations On State V. Delong And In Re Agosto, Ellen Kandoian

Maine Law Review

Should a child be compelled to testify against his parent under threat of criminal punishment? Ignoring for a moment the applicable legal doctrines, there are several reasons why one might answer no. First, if we value the idea of family loyalty, and believe that loyalty of a child to his parent is particularly important for traditional, moral, and practical reasons, then measures taken by a state to undermine such loyalty must be viewed critically. Second, children tend to accumulate tremendous amounts of information about their parents' activities and are party or witness to many communications made by their parents with …

Analysis Of The Longitudinal Effect Of Home Advantage In The Brazilian Football Championship – Série A, Werlayne Leite, Marcelo C. Zanetti

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Athletes and teams typically obtain an advantage when competing at home, a phenomenon known as home advantage (HA). This study investigates the longitudinal effect of HA in the Brazilian Football Championship (Série A) over 21 seasons, analyzing 8,405 matches from 2003 to 2023. The results showed that the average HA was 35.1 ± 7.7%, while the competitive balance (CB) was 0.838 ± 0.145. A negative, non-significant correlation (r = -0.321, p = 0.157) was found between HA and CB, with CB explaining 10.3% of HA variation in the Brazilian league. HA de-creased over time, likely due to improved logistics, …

Reevaluating The Role Of White Male Professionals In Higher Education: A Transformative Analysis Of Identity Development, Awareness, And Advocacy, Justin Zagorski

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This article focuses on investigating the systematic privilege afforded to White male professionals in higher education by comparing a researcher’s personal experiences to the findings of a qualitative research study. This reflective piece enables the author to further investigate how White male privilege impacts his practice while linking his journey to the experiences of five White male student affairs administrators. This comparative analysis illustrates a need for White male professionals to transform and commit to a continual process of learning about racial and gender privilege in higher education.

First-Generation Spiritual Formation, Eden C. Tullis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This article examines the correlation between identifying with a specific faith, religion, or spirituality and being a first-generation college student at Seattle University (SU). The Office of Campus Ministry at SU was utilized to inform this research. At the end of this project’s duration, recommendations were given to the entire staff of Campus Ministry. The findings were also presented at NASPA’s Western Regional Conference in November 2014. For this particular research, “first-generation college student” was defined as someone whose guardians and/or siblings did not attend a four-year institution. It was even encompassing of students with guardians who may have went …

Navigating The Student Affairs Profession, Rachel H. Betron

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

This article provides a reflection on an illustration designed to embody the author’s perception of the professional field of student development. The illustration, titled, “Navigating the Student Affairs Profession,” is a visual exploration of the competencies, skills, and challenges of the career field as defined by contemporary practitioners and researchers. The author explains that the geographical map of professional practices derives from the author’s Jesuit and social justice education in a Student Development Administration master’s program. The author also discusses how this visual representation of the profession allows other practitioners to become more cognizant of their own identities and experiences …

So You Want To Work With Students, Jeremy Stringer

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Honoring Jeremy Stringer: Reflections on Caring

The Impact Of Advancement In Higher Education, Thaddeus J. Teo

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

American higher education funding is not just an issue hotly debated by policy makers on Capitol Hill; it is an issue that affects students and their families, and one that student affairs professionals should have on their radars as it continues to make national headlines. From my experience, the impact of a robust institutional advancement program can be often overlooked or misunderstood by educators, including some who work in student affairs. This paper was written with the goal of providing an introductory awareness of the current economic situation as well as a brief understanding of the impact that an effective …

A Reflection On Dr. Jeremy Stringer, Bernard (Bernie) Liang

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Honoring Jeremy Stringer: Reflections on Career of Service

Tribute To Jeremy, Erin Swezey

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

Honoring Jeremy Stringer: Reflections on Education

Editors' Note, Amy Bergstrom, Bobby Helton

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

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Mission Of Magis, Editors Of Magis

MAGIS: Student Development Journal

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