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Political Polarization Will Not Ruin Your Love Life, Olivia Schlosser

Psychology Student Publications

No abstract provided.

The Stressful Task Of Building Resilience, Zoey Swanson

Psychology Student Publications

No abstract provided.

Title Page And Front Matter

Michigan Journal of Public Health

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Enhanced Glucose Production In Norepinephrine And Palmitate Stimulated Hepatocytes Following Endurance Training, Ken D. Sumida, Vera M. Lordan, Casey M. Donovan

Health Sciences and Kinesiology Faculty Articles

Enhanced hepatic gluconeogenesis plays an important role in exercise glucose homeostasis when hepatic glycogen stores are depleted. Livers from trained animals demonstrate greater rates of gluconeogenesis in the presence of elevated substrate with and without hormonal stimulation. Training has been reported to have a particularly profound impact on norepinephrine-stimulated gluconeogenesis, but this was only demonstrated in the presence of other gluconeogenic hormones. Here we reexamine the impact of endurance training on norepinephrine-stimulated gluconeogenesis in the absence of any other hormones. Isolated hepatocytes from trained and untrained rats were incubated in 6 mM lactate with various concentrations of norepinephrine (0 nM–20 …

Portraits Of Agency And Power: Exploring Andean Women In Guamán Poma's Chronicle, Ruby Sygar

University Honors Theses

This study explores the depictions of women in Felipe Guamán Poma de Ayala’s chronicle titled, El primer nueva crónica y buen gobierno. By concentrating on six distinct portraits within this manuscript, the findings intend to reveal the themes, differences, and symbolic meanings that characterize and differentiate these representations. The analysis delves into how these portrayals provide insights into the roles, status, and societal perceptions of women in Inca society during the colonial period. The situation of these depictions within the general context of gender and colonialism in Andean society aims to showcase how nobleman Guamán Poma’s work critiques and …

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Illinois’ New Rule On Punitive Damages In Wrongful Death Cases, Alberto Bernabe

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

On August 2023, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law that, for the first time, allows the imposition of punitive damages in torts cases that originate in someone’s death. Unfortunately, the law is flawed because it still unjustifiably bans the imposition of punitive damages in medical and legal malpractice cases. In doing so, by looking to minimize the extent of possible liability in malpractice cases, the legislature focused too much on protecting tortfeasors who act egregiously and too little on creating incentives to reduce the incidence of conduct that constitutes malpractice. As it is, the state of the …

A Right To Be Heard: A Proposal For Independent Victim’S Counsel For Sexual Assault Survivors, Madelyn Hayward

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

In the last two decades, there have been several helpful and progressive reforms dedicated to changing the landscape of sexual violence. Yet, survivors of sexual assault lack a voice in the criminal justice process. The support offered by victim advocates and coordinators allows victims to be seen but not heard by the court. This Note contends that the progressive step the criminal justice system must take is an independent victim’s counsel program similar to the United States military. This Note proposes model legislation establishing an Independent Victim’s Counsel program in federal and state criminal justice systems. It is time for …

Waves Of Change: A Call To Federally Safeguard Against Climate-Driven Floods, Trevor Johnson

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

The average flood event in the United States costs Americans $4.7 billion. Flood events have become more frequent, widespread, and of longer duration due to climate change. The United States attempts to combat the emerging threat of flooding through federal and private insurance programs. Still, as flooding risk rises, property owners are burdened by the responsibility to assess and prepare for these risks independently since standard homeowners’ and renters’ insurance does not cover flood damage under any circumstances in the United States. Rural communities are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to economic foundations that are intricately …

Science Communication: What Are The Psychological Effects Of Keeping Secrets?, Sydney Rygg

Psychology Student Publications

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Communication And Swallowing Skills In Children With Cri Du Chat Syndrome: A Comprehensive Speech Therapy Guide, Soultana Papadopoulou, Areti Anagnostopoulou, Dimitra V. Katsarou, Kalliopi Megari, Efthymia Efthymiou, Alexandros Argyriadis, Georgios Kougioumtzis, Maria Theodoratou, Maria Sofologi, Agathi Argyriadi, Efterpi Pavlidou, Eugenia I. Toki

All Works

Background: A specific deletion on the short arm of chromosome 5 (5p) is the hallmark of the rare genetic syndrome called Cri du Chat Syndrome (CdCS). It causes severe difficulty with swallowing, speech, motor skills, and cognitive deficiencies. These arise from characteristic laryngeal abnormalities and oral–motor dysfunctions. Objective: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of speech and language intervention in addressing the multifaceted challenges of CdCS, including speech and language impairments, feeding difficulties, and social communication deficits. Methods: A narrative review was conducted to synthesize existing studies from the last 35 years on therapeutic interventions for individuals with CdCS. …

Jessy Mckee And Shayne Mackee, Appellants V. Clayton Mckeachine, Carolyn Harns, G&C Servi Es Inc., And Irene Mckee, Appellees : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2020 –)

Appeal from the Order of Permanent Appointment of Limited Guardian and Full Conservator of Incapacitated Persons entered on August 10, 2023 by the Honorable Gregory Lamb, Eighth Judicial District Court, in and for Uintah County, State of Utah, Case No. 21380083.

Alan Dunaway, Attorney for Appellant, Clayton Mckeachnie, Pro Se Appellee, Kurt D. Reber, Attorneys for Appellee G&C Services, Inc

Kenneth J. Melrose, Attorney for Appellee Irene McKee, Deborah R. Chandler, Attorney for Christine DeLambert

Arnold J. Schmit Appellant V. Joshua Schmith Appellee : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2020 –)

Appeal from the State of Utah Third District Court – Salt Lake County The Honorable Teresa L. Welch

Rich Willie, David H. Culmer, Attorneys for Appellants

Ben W. Lieberman, Attorneys for Appellee

Intouch Week Of December 16, 2024, New York Medical College

InTouch

• New Skyline Auditorium Opens with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
• NYMC Secures $200,000 Grant from NYS Division of Criminal Justice
• Medical Students Shape the Future of Medicine Through Research Excellence
• Illuminating Discovery Symposium Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovations in Biomedical Imaging
• Heart and Mind: Studies Unravel Link Between Cardiovascular Disease and Dementia
• NYMC and TU Hosts “Ninety Minutes: The Medical Magazine of the Web”
• Faculty Spotlight: From Pupil to Professor: Alumni Lighting the Way at NYMC

Levels Of Failure: How The United States’ Rendition, Detention, And Interrogation Program During The War On Terror Failed As Counterterrorism Policy, Maggie Carr

Washington Semester Program

No abstract provided.

Pharmacologic Blockade Of A Pioneer Transcription Factor, Katerina Cermakova, H Courtney Hodges

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Cancers frequently co-opt lineage-specific transcription factors (TF) utilized in normal development to sustain proliferation. However, the effects of these TFs on tumor development depend considerably on where in the genome they bind. A new article by Taylor and colleagues expands on previously developed diamidine compounds that obstruct the DNA binding sites of the pioneer TF PU.1 (SPI1) in acute myeloid leukemia. Immobilization and sequencing of genomic DNA targeted by these compounds revealed that these inhibitors alter the genomic binding patterns of PU.1. The authors report that their strategy constrains the genomic binding preferences of PU.1, leading to redistribution of PU.1 …

Application Of Systems Engineering Principles In A Reliability Assessment Of Air- Cooled Heat Exchangers, Dheerajkumar R Narang

Harrisburg University Experiential Learning Projects

A significant systems engineering challenge exists due to the lack of a comprehensive methodology that holistically addresses both the static and dynamic components of air-cooled heat exchangers. Traditional methodologies often overlook the dynamic components—such as fin blades, electrical motors, gearboxes and propellers (fans)—that are integral to the overall performance and reliability of the air-cooled heat exchangers. The absence of an integrated framework that considers the interdependencies and interactions between mechanical and dynamic components complicates the task of accurately assessing the remaining life and ensuring the reliability of the entire system.

This article proposes a holistic RLA and reliability engineering framework …

Vol. 36. Iss. 2 [Full Issue], _ _

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

No abstract provided.

Community, Service, And Growth: A Winant Fellow's Summer Of Impact, Bailey Schott

UNH Today Archive

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Innovations In Genicular Outcomes Registry (Igor): Protocol For A Real-World Registry Study Of Treatments For Knee Osteoarthritis, Vinod Dasa, William Mihalko, Adam Rivadeneyra, Joshua Urban, Andrew Wickline, David Rogenmoser, Andrew Concoff, Andrew Spitzer, Michael A. Mont

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of disability among US adults and most commonly affects the knee. Guidelines for knee OA treatment include behavioral, nonpharmacological, pharmacological, and surgical interventions. While emerging knee OA treatments show promise for pain control, data gaps remain regarding the efficacy, safety, comparative effectiveness, and real-world value of treatments. OBJECTIVES: The Innovations in Genicular Outcomes Registry (IGOR) is prospectively collecting real-world data to assess clinical effectiveness, safety, health-related quality of life, and healthcare resource utilization of knee OA treatments. DESIGN: The IGOR is a prospective, observational, longitudinal, multicenter registry (NCT05495334) examining knee OA pain treatment …

After-Hours, Severity, And Distance Are Associated With Non-Vha Emergency Department Use For Older Veterans: Insights From A Regional Health Information Exchange, Elina Kurkurina, Kimberly M. Judon, Ula Hwang, Kenneth S. Boockvar, Juan Wisnivesky, Matthew R. Augustine

Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine

Background: Older adults treated in emergency departments (EDs) are at higher risk for adverse outcomes. Using multiple facilities can worsen this issue through service duplication and poor care transitions. Veterans with dual insurance coverage can access both Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and non-VHA EDs. This study aimed to identify factors associated with non-VHA ED use among veterans.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study of patients aged ≥ 65 who had primary care at the James J Peters VA Medical Center and at least one VHA or non-VHA ED visit between October 2017 and February 2020. Data were collected from …

The Health Profile Of Students And Teachers In Madrasah Al Ihsan, Kecamatan Ciparay, Kabupaten Bandung, Ellin Febrina, Irma E. Herawati, Indah S. Wahyuni, Aziiz M. Rusdianto, Rini Hendriani, Irma M. Puspitasari, Mutakin Mutakin, Eli Halimah, Sri A. Sumiwi, Jutti Levita

Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension in Indonesia is increasing both in low- and high-income communities. Therefore, health awareness should be started from a younger age for the prospective future generation. This study, included in a community engagement activity, aims to assess the health profile, in terms of blood pressure (BP) and total cholesterol, of the students (by cross-sectional method) and teachers (by cohort method) of a private madrasah in the rural area of Kecamatan Ciparay, Kabupaten Bandung, West Java. 54 students and 10 teachers participated in this study. Results revealed that the students' average systolic and diastolic BP …

Pneumonia And Anemia In Rural Midwestern Missouri: A Retrospective Analysis, Jenna Watts, Morgan W. Stewart, Tyler Stone, Shelby Mertz, John Paulson, Nova Beyersdorfer, Kerry Johnson

Student Publications

Introduction: Pneumonia and anemia are prevalent medical conditions with significant implications on patient health, resulting in numerous hospitalizations and deaths. Various studies have been done on the mortality rates of pneumonia and anemia individually. However, fewer describe the mortality of patients diagnosed with pneumonia superimposed on anemia.

Methods: This retrospective study used data from electronic medical records obtained from rural Midwestern Missouri, including 9,879 patients who were admitted with either anemia or pneumonia. The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality.

Results: The study found that patients with pneumonia had a higher mortality rate of 25.8% when diagnosed with comorbid anemia compared …

Blinatumomab Maintenance After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation For B-Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Yuanxin Wang, Merve Dede, Vakul Mohanty, Jinzhuang Dou, Ziyi Li, Ken Chen

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Decoding cellular state transitions is crucial for understanding complex biological processes in development and disease. While recent advancements in single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) offer insights into cellular trajectories, existing tools primarily study expressional rather than regulatory state shifts. We present CellTran, a statistical approach utilizing paired-gene expression correlations to detect transition cells from scRNA-seq data without explicitly resolving gene regulatory networks. Applying our approach to various contexts, including tissue regeneration, embryonic development, preinvasive lesions, and humoral responses post-vaccination, reveals transition cells and their distinct gene expression profiles. Our study sheds light on the underlying molecular mechanisms driving cellular state transitions, …

How Might One Practice? Producing Possibilities Through Co-Research As A Daily Practice Of A Minor Science, Mark Mullkoff

The Qualitative Report

Narrative practice is a broad field which includes therapy, community work, and research methods, all of which are less rigidly defined as they are connected through resonant ethics. In this paper I explore a practice I have developed in my early years as a narrative therapist asking the question, “If coming to talk to me were part of a Project— although not necessarily the first part, nor the most important part—what would that Project be called?” Through a reflexive process of aspiring towards narrative research principles of co-research, committing to relational ethics (which is grounded and contextual, rather than codified), …

A Review Of The Edited Collection, Narrative Research Now: Critical Perspectives On The Promise Of Stories, Kristina Lainson

The Qualitative Report

Narrative Research Now: Critical Perspectives on the Promise of Stories, edited by Ashley Barnwell and Signe Ravn (2024), is a compelling and engagingly written collection of research projects, or stories, that showcase use of narrative in research. This review, written through the lens of a narrative therapy and community work practitioner-researcher, asks what resonances and points of interest the collection may hold for the narrative therapy and practice research field. Congruent themes highlighted include nuanced ethical caretaking, concern for matters of social justice, bringing forth subordinated knowledge, centering lived experience, paying attention to the politics of representation, and researcher transparency …

Coding With Those Who Show Up: Two Methodologies On Technical Committee Work, Mark E. Eaton

Publications and Research

This paper considers our library’s attempt at applying a “laissez-faire leadership” model to technical committee work. Since its introduction in the 1990s, scholarship on laissez-faire leadership has historically viewed the concept very negatively. However, we argue here that many of these perspectives are straw man arguments that do not adequately consider the possibilities of a laissez-faire model. Following some dissenting voices in the literature, we would like to reclaim the laissez-faire model as a way to facilitate library technical work under certain very specific circumstances. This paper will describe the organizational context where these laissez-faire methods worked for us. Our …

Siu Law Journal Vol 49 Fall 24 Table Of Contents

Southern Illinois University Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Two Lies And A Truth: Perceived Credibility's Effect On The Truth Effect, Zefanya Boentoro, Carter King, Josiah Rosario

Student Work

The truth effect posits that a person believes information the more they are exposed to it. This study researched the effects of perceived source credibility on the truth effect when perceptual fluency is consistent. One hundred ninety-four participants across four groups reviewed sets of information with differing repetitions and perceived credibilities; they then reported their willingness to believe the presented information. A statistically significant relationship was found between one of the sources for one set of information and the willingness to believe scores, while no relationship existed between the repetitions and willingness to believe scores.

Short-Term Territoriality: The Influence Of Time And Gender On Territorial Behavior, Audra Kooi, Celia Vander Woude, Elijah Vander Woude

Student Work

Territoriality, the behavior of claiming and defending space or objects, has been widely studied in both animal and human contexts, but most research focuses on long-term patterns. Forty-seven undergraduate students were instructed to sit and watch videos of varying lengths. After leaving the room, participants were instructed to sit again, and their seat choices were recorded to assess territorial behavior, measured by displacement. Results showed a strong preference for returning to the same seat, which suggests territorial behavior is not exclusively established in the long term but can emerge within a few minutes.

Microstructure Analysis Of Different Naoh Molarity Towards Fly Ash Geopolymer For Underwater Concreting Material, F. H.A. Zaidi, A. Romisuhani, M. M.A.B. Abdullah, W. M.W. Ibrahim, M. I.A. Bistamam, A. S. Sauffi, L. Y. Li

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Geopolymer concrete is a new sustainable and environmentally friendly composite with great potential to replace conventional concrete that is mostly produced by ordinary Portland cement (OPC). Binders used for geopolymer concrete such as fly ash and blast furnaces are mostly industrial wastes or by -products containing high silica and aluminium content that act as stimulants for geopolymerization. Furthermore, geopolymers also exhibit better durability and corrosion resistance than OPCs. However, material subjected to underwater placement method typically exhibit a decrease in properties. While geopolymer has not been widely used as underwater concreting material, this research is purposed to identify the effect …