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A Review Of Automated External Defibrillator Considerations In Athletic Training, Bryana M. Mammana, Susan W. Yeargin, Zachary K. Winkelmann

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

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Correlation Between Pre-Season Single-Leg Hop Testing Data And Lower Extremity Injuries In Collegiate Soccer Players, Ashley Kuchenbuch, Justin M. Stanek

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Lower extremity injuries are very common in collegiate soccer athletes and often lead to long-term rehabilitation programs and a decline in the athlete’s overall quality of life. Using single leg hop tests to identify “at-risk” athletes before the competitive season begins could allow medical staff to implement injury prevention programs that could help reduce the incidence of lower extremity injuries throughout the season. The purpose of this study was to determine if data taken from single leg hop (SLH) testing could help predict lower extremity injuries in female collegiate soccer players. A convenience sample of twenty-one participants were chosen to …

Dynamic And Concordance-Assisted Learning For Risk Stratification With Application To Alzheimer’S Disease, Wen Li, Ruosha Li, Ziding Feng, Jing Ning

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Dynamic prediction models capable of retaining accuracy by evolving over time could play a significant role for monitoring disease progression in clinical practice. In biomedical studies with long-term follow up, participants are often monitored through periodic clinical visits with repeat measurements until an occurrence of the event of interest (e.g. disease onset) or the study end. Acknowledging the dynamic nature of disease risk and clinical information contained in the longitudinal markers, we propose an innovative concordance-assisted learning algorithm to derive a real-time risk stratification score. The proposed approach bypasses the need to fit regression models, such as joint models of …

Shalom And Communion Through The Practice Of Business, Andrew B. Gustafson

Journal of Religion and Business Ethics

Although I am a Protestant Christian, this paper will approach the concept of Shalom from a perspective informed by Catholic Social Thought, and particularly, as an entrepreneur who participates in the Economy of Communion (EoC) movement. The aim of this paper is to seek to support the project of seeking Shalom through business practices by suggesting EoC as a model. I will here bring the principles of the Economy of Communion as a vision and a means to practice business in a way which leads to Shalom. To engage in current discussions on shalom, I will first provide a brief …

The Impact Of Smoking Degree On One Year Survival Of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Nsclc) At Persahabatan Hospital, Arief Wicaksono, Asri C. Adisasmita, Andika Chandra Putra

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Lung cancer is a major global mortality problem with the worst prognosis compared to other types of cancer. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer and smoking is one of the main factors causing lung cancer. This study aims to determine the one-year survival of NSCLC patients with smoking levels and to determine what factors affect survival. This study is an observational study with a retrospective method, looking at medical record data of NSCLC patients both inpatients and outpatients at Persahabatan Hospital between January 2023 and December 2023 and then followed up until September …

Factors Affecting The Adoption Of Malaria Interventions For Pregnant Women In Tanzania: Tanzania Demographic Health Survey 2022, Melisa Nyamukondiwa, Asri C. Adisasmita, Renti Mahkota, Same Betera

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Tanzania is endemic to malaria and pregnant women due to their vulnerability are among the high-risk groups. The adoption of malaria interventions targeted to pregnant women is affected by a number of factors. A cross-sectional study using secondary data from Tanzania Demographic Health Survey (TDHS) for 2022 was used. A logistic regression was used for bivariate analysis to identify factors affecting the adoption of malaria interventions during pregnancy in Tanzania. Data from pregnant women between 15 to 49 years (N=1408) were analyzed in this study. Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) and intermittent preventive therapy in pregnancy using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) were the …

Educating Mental Healthcare Staff On Using The Phq-9 In Telehealth, Anoopa M. Jacob

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

I developed a quality improvement staff educational program aimed at addressing the inconsistent use of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) at the project facility, which could adversely affect the quality and continuity of patient care. The need for the program was prompted by the increasing use of telehealth services and the necessity for consistent mental health evaluation tools. I aimed to educate mental health staff about evidence-based practices using the PHQ-9 in telehealth to enhance the quality of care for patients with depression in remote settings. Analytical methods included administering pre- and postintervention tests to measure changes in staff knowledge …

A Mother's Understanding Of Her Adolescent: A Social Anxiety Study, Cheronda Pinkard

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) affects 1% to 13% of adolescents, often placing significant demands on their caregivers. Mothers frequently adapt their behaviors to accommodate their child’s anxiety, which may impact their well-being and the parent-child relationship. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of mothers accommodating adolescents with SAD to understand better the emotional and relational toll of this caregiving role. The problem addressed is the limited understanding of how maternal accommodation affects mothers. Mental health practitioners, educators, and policymakers may benefit from this research by gaining insight into these families' challenges and informing family-centered interventions and support services. Guided …

Educating Mental Healthcare Staff On Using The Phq-9 In Telehealth, Anoopa M. Jacob

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

I developed a quality improvement staff educational program aimed at addressing the inconsistent use of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) at the project facility, which could adversely affect the quality and continuity of patient care. The need for the program was prompted by the increasing use of telehealth services and the necessity for consistent mental health evaluation tools. I aimed to educate mental health staff about evidence-based practices using the PHQ-9 in telehealth to enhance the quality of care for patients with depression in remote settings. Analytical methods included administering pre- and postintervention tests to measure changes in staff knowledge …

Implementation Of Patient Care Documentation Standard For Athletic Training Staff In Intercolle, Lucas Bianco, Maria Popek, Bri Durics, Christian Miles

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Documentation is a professional standard for all health care professions. As part of a relatively young profession, athletic trainers have had to adjust to the expectations around documentation to stay at the same level as other health care providers. Documentation is often a highly discussed topic with more and more education sessions and resources being provided by NATA, BOC and NATA Research Education Foundation. The need for Continuous Quality Improvement projects and subsequent studies has continued to grow. Projects with a focus on documentation can be completed then disseminated to determine the most effective ways to improve documentation across our …

Acute Myocarditis Secondary To Human Metapneumovirus: A Case Series And Mini-Review, Hussam Al Hennawi, Aamna Khan, Alexander Shpilman, Jennifer A. Mazzoni

Abington Jefferson Health Papers

Among viral myocarditis, human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a rare causative agent with associated cardiac complications. This report provides insight into the disease progression and sheds light on reported cases from the literature. We present the clinical courses of two patients, aged 68 and 58, who developed myocarditis secondary to hMPV infection. Despite the typical severity associated with viral myocarditis in older populations, both patients experienced significant improvement in their condition and ultimately survived. This report highlights the necessity of recognizing hMPV as a potential cause of myocarditis, particularly in older adults presenting with simultaneous respiratory and cardiac symptoms. The recovery …

Identifying The Key Factors For Education During Physiotherapy Treatment Of Patients With Frozen Shoulder: Developing An Educational Intervention, Laura Tapp

South West Clinical School Journal

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2024 Scholarly Productivity Report, Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Scholarly Productivity Reports

No abstract provided.

The Radical Oxidation Of Hydroxyacetone: An Insight Into The Reaction Mechanism And Potential Tetraoxide Intermediates, Edward Buck

Master's Theses

This thesis presents the reaction of hydroxyacetone, a common volatile organic compound (VOC), with chlorine radicals in the presence of oxygen. Chapter one explores VOCs and their specific reactions and how tetraoxide intermediates could be formed from them. Chapter two analyses the experimental and computational methods used and the key theoretical concepts behind these methods. Experimental data was collected using multiplexed photoionization mass spectrometry at the Advanced Light Source Chemical Transformations Beamline, Lawrence Berkeley National laboratory. This data is combined with theoretical data using the CBS-QB3 composite method to determine the key reaction intermediates and mechanisms.

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Development And Validation Of The Malaysia Cybervictimization Scale For Adolescents In Malay And Chinese Version, Poh Chua Siah, Xiang Yi Tee, Chee-Seng Tan, Joanna Tjin Ai Tan, Komathi Lokithasan, Sew Kim Low, Chin Choo Yap

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The increasing rate of cybervictimization has been documented in various countries, including Malaysia. However, there is a dearth of measurement tools with sound psychometric properties suitable for the Malaysian context. To address this methodological gap, the Malaysia Cybervictimization Scale for Adolescents (MyCVS-A) was developed based on qualitative inputs from adolescents in Malaysia. It was subsequently translated into Malay (MyCVS-A-M) and Chinese (MyCVS-A-C). Two studies were conducted to examine the psychometric properties of these two translated versions. In Study 1, 281 secondary school students completed the MyCVS-A-M, the Malay version of the cybervictimization subscale of the European Cyberbullying Intervention Project Questionnaire …

Tourism Carrying Capacity At Petungkriyono Forest And Its Supporting Areas, Nurwidya Ambarwati

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Supported by a variety of diversity and landscapes, the development of tourism in the Petungkriyono area is growing rapidly. Optimizing ecotourism services in the Petungkriyono forest without disrupting the ecosystem and damaging the environment can be done by limiting the number of visitors at tourism sites. This study aims to find out information about the tourism capacity of some tourist attractions in the local forest. This study uses the Cifuentes model to predict the maximum number of visitor capacities that can be accommodated in a tourist attraction called Physical Carrying Capacity (PCC), Real Carrying Capacity (RCC), and Effective Carrying Capacity …

Corsets Off. Camille Claudel And Polish Women Sculptors Of The 19th Century, Beata Niedzialkowska

Art Inquiries

No abstract provided.

Evaluating The Impact Of Staff Attitudes And Behaviours On Hospital-Associated Deconditioning, Cheryl Kent

South West Clinical School Journal

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Finite Element Models For Predicting Moisture Effects On Bolt Embedment And Connection In Timber, Henry Meleki Kiwelu

Tanzania Journal of Science

The mechanical performances of timber connections are particularly important for timber engineers involved in the design of the wood structures. The mechanism of connection must be well understood in order to design a safer connection and avoid catastrophic failure. Often connections are made weak fuse elements by deliberate intent to ensure that if structural systems fail it will be by controllable ductile deformation of connections in load paths. Model method of determining engineering design capacities of laterally loaded dowel fasteners, such as bolts, screws and nails was developed. It should however be pointed out that FE and similar continuum model …

A Comparative Study Of Unfolding Techniques For Gamma-Ray Spectra Obtained With Nai(Tl) Scintillation Detectors, Mwingereza J Kumwenda

Tanzania Journal of Science

Iterative unfolding methods are frequently used in acquiring true gamma-ray spectra from the measured spectra. However, the peak resolution of iterative unfolding methods especially, in Gold algorithm method is very challenging, especially in the case of scintillation detectors, where several instrumental artifacts and distortions interfere with the true spectral shape. Therefore, this paper presents a comparative study of the direct matrix inversion unfolding method (DMIUM) and iterative unfolding method with emphasis on the Gold algorithm method (GAM) in converting measured gamma-ray spectra of the NaI(Tl) scintillation detector into the true gamma-ray spectra. The Monte Carlo simulation based on the Geant4 …

Assessing The Variability Of Heavy Rainfall Events During Gu Rainfall Season In Somalia, Abdinasir Elm, Paul Ts Limbu

Tanzania Journal of Science

The occurrence of heavy rainfall is a significant contributing factor to the occurrence of flooding in Somalia during the rainy season, resulting in substantial socio-economic consequences. This study investigates the spatial-temporal variations of Heavy Rainfall Events (HREs) occurring from March to May (MAM), commonly referred to as the Gu rainy season, in Somalia from 1991 to 2020. The analysis employed the Empirical Orthogonal Function method to investigate the spatial-temporal variations of HREs. The findings indicate that there is an unequal distribution HREs throughout the country, with the southern regions exhibiting the highest concentration of HREs of about 340 HREs, while …

Spatio-Temporal Trends And Change Detection Of Surface Air Temperature In Tanzania: October To April Season., Laban Lameck Kebacho, Exavery Kisesa Makula, Paul Tilwebwa Shelleph Limbu

Tanzania Journal of Science

The paper examined the spatio-temporal variability and trends of minimum temperature (T-min), mean (T-mean), and maximum temperature (T-max) in Tanzania from October to April using the Climatic Research Unit Time Series version 4.06 from 1951-2021. The traditional Mann-Kendall (MK) test, modified MK, and Sen’s slope test were used to determine the trend direction and magnitude of the T-mean, T-max, and T-min trends, respectively. Sequential MK, standard normal homogeneity, and Pettitt tests were used to detect abrupt changes, while the Hurst coefficient (H) assessed future trend behavior. Results show a statistically significant increasing trend of 0.14 °C per decade, 0.18 °C …

Analysis Of Unsteady Convective Boundary Layer Flow With Magnetic Fields, Chemical Reaction, Thermal Radiation And Variable Fluid Properties, Jonas A. James, Makungu J. Ng’Oga, Augustino I. Msigwa, Ali A. Omary

Tanzania Journal of Science

This study extends the previous work by Kitengeso et al. (2018) by investigating unsteady convective boundary layer flow, incorporating magnetic fields, chemical reactions, radiation, and variable fluid properties over the inclined plate. The boundary layer and Boussinesq approximations are used to derive the magnetohydrodynamic flow equations. Thereafter, the equations are transformed into similarity form using similarity variables and then solved using the 4th order Runge - Kutta method. The key parameters such as the magnetic parameter, chemical reaction rate, variable fluid properties, unsteadiness, convection, and radiation parameter significantly affect flow behavior over an inclined plane. It was found that increasing …

Uncertainties In Measuring Lifetimes Of Nuclear Excited States Using A Fast Electronic Timing System Made Of Nai (Tl) Scintillators, Innocent J Lugendo

Tanzania Journal of Science

Measurements of the lifetimes of nuclear excited states need to be as accurate as possible due to their crucial role in making or verifying various theoretical predictions in the nuclear science and astrophysics. Nevertheless, metrological difficulties in these measurements have brought about controversies that significantly influence the quest to understand the atomic structure, decay processes and nuclear reactions. Among the obstacles are the accuracy and precision of the systems and techniques used for measuring the lifetime of an excited state. It follows that any hypothesis regarding the nuclear behavior can only be considerable upon verification and accountability of stability and …

Antioxidant Potential Of Stingless Bee Honey From Mangrove And Montane Vegetation Types In Tanzania, Christopher Alphonce Mduda, Mkabwa Lawrence Katambo Manoko

Tanzania Journal of Science

Stingless bee honey is a rich source of antioxidants and is highly regarded in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments. The antioxidant capacity of honey can be influenced by its origin and the floral resources used by bees. Consequently, this study evaluated the antioxidant potential of stingless bee honey from two vegetation types: montane and mangrove. The honey samples displayed remarkable antioxidant potential, with notable levels of total phenolic content (197.0–263.1 mg GAE/100 g), total flavonoid content (118.5–156.7 mg QE/100 g), ascorbic acid (25.1–30.0 mg/100 g), lycopene (2.8–3.7 mg/100 g), β-carotene (0.8–1.7 mg/100 g), DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) scavenging activity …

2024 - Tennessee Annual Climate Summary, Tennessee Climate Office, East Tennessee State University

Tennessee Climate Office Monthly Reports

No abstract provided.

Developing A Roadmap For Green Port In Timor-Leste, Emanuel Da Silva Maia

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Efficacy Of Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation In Reducing Acute Phantom Limb Pain: Patients’ Perspectives, Jennifer Bernthal

South West Clinical School Journal

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Terrains Of Country: Mapping Co-Design Methods, Julie Nichols, Uncle Lindsay Thomas, Travis Thomas, Jared Thomas, Fu Hong Tang, Delene Weber

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

This paper explores the ‘discursive’ as well as the physical terrains of Country as part of a co-design methodology employed with Nukunu. It examines a curatorial and archival perspective in its documenting of Nukunu Country forming part of the Time Layered Culture Map (TLCMap) digital humanities infrastructure project. A literature review from Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal scholars presents perspectives around decolonizing Western ontological and epistemological structures as a mode of disrupting current, entrenched codification of knowledge. This paper seeks primarily to explore the Indigenization of information shared and re-presented in the co-design exercises of designing on Country to contribute to the …

Development Of A Spray Pipe Evaporator For Application On Unproductive Salt Farm Land In Indonesia, Srie Muljani, Ketut Sumada, Alfian Rizki Pradana, Caecilia Pujiastuti

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

This article discusses the development of a prototype spray pipe evaporator and its efficiency in producing salt in Indonesia. Due to the length of the salt harvesting season in Indonesia, many salt farmers have closed their business doors, leaving many salt ponds abandoned. The spray pipe evaporator prototype was designed to produce a brine solution with a salinity of 23–24 Be from seawater, which has a salinity of 2.5–3.5 Be, in less than 3 days. This is faster than the conventional process of a brine solution salinity of 24 Be. The prototype spray pipe evaporator was assessed in a 20 …