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Napoleon’S Corpse And The Subversion Of Historical And Political Authority, Alissa Rachel Adams

Art Inquiries

This article examines printed depictions of Napoleon Bonaparte’s exhumed corpse in conjunction with Romantic historical practice in nineteenth-century France. Current studies on history in the Romantic age emphasize Romantic historicism’s link to a widespread and frustrated yearning for direct access to the past that will settle the upheavals of the revolutionary period. This study considers how the corpse and its representations fulfill the desire for direct access to the past but, in doing so, also contributes to a proliferation of individual understandings of the past—and future. Through an analysis of representations of the corpse, their sources, and their connection to …

A New Form Of Soft Supersymmetry Breaking?, Scott Chapman

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

Starting with a supersymmetric U(N) × U(N) gauge theory built in N = 1 superspace, a nonsupersymmetric theory is obtained by “twisting” the gauginos into a different representation of the group than the gauge bosons. Despite the fact that this twisting breaks supersymmetry, it is still possible to construct an action that is holomorphic and invariant to local “twisted” gauge transformations in superspace. It is conjectured that these two properties may allow the theory to be free of quadratic divergences to all orders, despite a lack of supersymmetry. An explicit calculation shows that the theory is free of quadratic divergences …

Multi-Sensor Data Fusion And Gis-Drastic Integration For Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment With Rainfall Consideration, Wu Jiazhe, Dai Xinrui, Su Yangcheng, Zheng Xiangtian, Bushra Ghaffar, Rabiya Nasir, Ahsan Jamil, Zeeshan Zafar, Mohammad Suhail Meer, M. Abdullah-Al-Wadud, Rahila Naseer, Hesham El-Askary

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

In many areas of the world, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, groundwater is the primary source of fresh water, and it supplies around one-third of the world's fresh water. Agriculture is the primary economic sector on the coast in the southern district (Nowshera). More food productivity is required due to the expanding population and diminishing agricultural lands, which increases the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers in farming. The current study was conducted in northwestern parts of Pakistan to evaluate the impacts of the frequent use of pesticides and fertilizers in agricultural fields. Nine hydrogeological parameters were considered, and …

Unfolding Cascading Impacts Of Changing South Asia Monsoon On A Hindu Kush Himalayas Basin, Surendra Maharjan, Wenzhao Li, Shahryar Fazli, Arshad Ansari, Suraj Tiwari, Roma Thakurathi, Rejoice Thomas, Hesham El-Askary

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

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Biological Aging Pathways That Underlie Life Course Socioeconomic Disparities In Physical Function And Longevity, Tara Gruenewald, Naomi Podber

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

The poorer functioning and greater morbidity and mortality risk in those with greater life course socioeconomic disadvantage has led to the search for the biological processes that underlie these associations, including accelerated cellular and system aging. Our study examines whether a DNA methylation profile of the pace of biological aging (DunedinPACE) and a multi-system index of physiological dysregulation (allostatic load (AL)) mediate associations between life course socioeconomic disadvantage (SESDIS) and both physical function (gait speed, chair stand time) and survival. Data are from the Midlife in the U.S. Study (N=1,295, age 26–86, 55.4% female, 69.0% white). Measures included a multi-indicator …

Financial Barriers And Inequity In Medical Education In India: Challenges To Training A Diverse And Representative Healthcare Workforce, Manmeet Ahluwalia

All Publications

India has been historically challenged by an insufficient and heterogeneously clustered distribution of healthcare infrastructure. While resource-limited healthcare settings, such as major parts of India, require multidisciplinary approaches for improvement, one key approach is the recruitment and training of a healthcare workforce representative of its population. This requires overcoming barriers to equity and representation in Indian medical education that are multi-faceted, historical, and rooted in inequality. However, literature is lacking regarding the financial or economic barriers, and their implications on equity and representation in the Indian allopathic physician workforce, which this review sought to describe. Keyword-based searches were carried out …

Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis With Cardiobacterium Hominis: A Case Report, Kaci Griffin, Timothy Jang, Rees Adomako, Jasmine R. Marcelin, Jonathan H. Ryder

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background: Cardiobacterium hominis (C. hominis) is an uncommon cause of infective endocarditis and often presents sub-acutely with fevers, cardiac murmurs, or embolic phenomena. We present a rare case of C. hominis infective prosthetic valve endocarditis that presented with new-onset atrial flutter and systemic emboli.

Case: A 38-year-old male presented to the emergency department with palpitations, shortness of breath, and chest tightness and was found to be in atrial flutter. He underwent a transesophageal echocardiogram-guided cardioversion and was incidentally found to have a one-centimeter echodensity on the ventricular side of his prosthetic aortic valve. (Figure 1.) He …

Pumping Iron, Straining Hearts: Androgen Building Cardiomyopathy In A Middle Aged Bodybuilding Enthusiast, Milan Terzic, Yash B. Patel

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

A 46-year-old bodybuilder presenting with new onset dyspnea found to have a new onset non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (CM) attributed to exogenous trenbolone and testosterone use. Steroid cessation and guideline-directed heart failure therapy led to notable recovery in left ventricular function supported by global longitudinal strain, ejection fraction and symptomatology.

Anabolic steroid-induced CM involves multiple mechanisms including lipid disturbances, hypertrophy, reduced receptor sensitivity, and cell damage. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing anabolic steroid misuse as a potential cause of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy in middle aged men. With prompt discontinuation of steroids, remained abstinence and early initiation of guideline-directed medical therapy, myocardial …

Effective Strategies In Improving Internal Medicine In-Training Exam Performance - A Systematic Review, Derek Clar, Ryan Juneau, Valentina Mcneal, Dhara Patel, Prutha Patel, Amro Ilaiwy

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background: The IM-ITE is administered annually to provide residents and program leadership with a measure of the residents' knowledge compared with that of their peers nationwide. Several approaches have been used to improve IM-ITE scores as a means of achieving higher first-time board examination pass rates. While these interventions helped improve outcomes in target programs, it remains unclear whether one approach was superior to another and how different program demographics may have played a role in the outcome of the intervention. Objective: To identify the most effective methods used to improve IM-ITE scores in the literature. Methods: We searched MEDLINE …

Wilson’S Disease Presenting As Acute Hepatitis In Pregnancy With Successful Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes: A Case Report, Paribesh Gyawali, Ranjan Regmi, Shambu Khanal, Rajan Bhandari, Shivani Gupta, Gunjan Arora

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background: Wilson’s disease is a rare genetic disorder characterized by copper accumulation, leading to multi-organ symptoms. It affects between 1 in 30,000 to 1 in 100,000 individuals, with a mean age at diagnosis of 13.2 years. The diagnosis may be overlooked due to its numerous presentations, which can range from non-specific symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and behavioral changes to fulminant hepatic failure. Its clinical manifestations vary widely, making diagnosis during pregnancy particularly challenging. Wilson’s disease complicates pregnancy, as untreated cases can lead to significant morbidity and mortality; excess copper can disrupt metabolic processes and contribute to recurrent miscarriages.

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A Retrospective Analysis Of The Effects Of Pneumonia And Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease On Patient Mortality In Southwest Missouri, Cameron Smith, Monika Ziogaite, Lindsay Doolan-Mattice, Heather Vonhegel, Mariam Akhtar, Nova Beyersdorfer, Kerry Johnson, John Paulson

Student Publications

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease. In this study, we aimed to explore the effects of COPD and pneumonia on the mortality rates among patients admitted to the Freeman Health System in Southwest Missouri, to provide a better idea of whether there is a correlation between the two and whether the presence of both adds to the mortality rates. Patient data were extracted from electronic medical records, focusing on patients with or without COPD and pneumonia diagnoses. Analyses revealed a statistical difference, with a p-value of <0.0001, in mortality rates between COPD patients with (P1) and without (P3) pneumonia, indicating that pneumonia did have an impact on COPD patients. However, pneumonia patients without COPD (P2) had a higher, but non-statistical difference in mortality rates compared to COPD patients with pneumonia (P1), with a p-value of 0.0806. These findings emphasize the severe influence of pneumonia in both COPD and non-COPD populations in the area, warranting further investigation and emphasizing the importance of timely and appropriate treatment. These results provide insights into the interplay between COPD and pneumonia in the geographic area, which may provide guidance in treatment decisions that may improve patient outcomes.

Ai-Assisted Academia: Unveiling Doctoral Students' Perspectives On Dissertation In Practice Innovation, Jennifer J. Lesh, Jévaughn J. Lancaster

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

This action research study explores 73 doctoral students' perceptions of using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) throughout their research journey in one educational doctorate (Ed.D) program. The first phase employed surveys, while the second incorporated semi-structured focus group interviews based on the survey data from a diverse sample of students across educational disciplines currently enrolled in the university's educational leadership doctoral program. In the study's first phase, the survey quantified educators' familiarity with, attitudes towards, perceived challenges, ethical considerations, and benefits of using GAI in doctoral research. The exploration of GAI in this practitioner-inspired doctoral program has uncovered essential insights into …

The Implementation Of Behaviour Change Practices In Physical Activity Referral Schemes: A Narrative Review, John Downey, Katie Shearn, Nicola Brown, Ross Wadey, Jeff Breckon

School of Nursing and Midwifery

BackgroundPhysical activity referral schemes have been used extensively as one pathway to support behaviour change in people with long term conditions. Best practice guidance, across countries, recommend that schemes use behaviour change practices. The effectiveness of these schemes is inconsistent, yet, little is known about the implementation of specific approaches, or what influences practitioner’s delivery. This article provides a narrative review of evidence exploring the implementation of behaviour change practices in physical activity referral schemes.MethodsAn electronic search of three databases (PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar) was undertaken. A menu of iterative techniques was also applied from the CLUSTER approach to increase …

Mathematical Modelling And Analysis For The Co-Infection Of Viral And Bacterial Diseases: A Systematic Review Protocol, Timothy Kiprono Yano, Ebenezer Afrifa-Yamoah, Julia Collins, Ute Mueller, Steven Richardson

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction Breaking the chain of transmission of an infectious disease pathogen is a major public health priority. The challenges of understanding, describing and predicting the transmission dynamics of infections have led to a wide range of mathematical, statistical and biological research problems. Advances in diagnostic laboratory procedures with the ability to test multiple pathogens simultaneously mean that co-infections are increasingly being detected, yet little is known about the impact of co-infections in shaping the course of an infection, infectivity, and pathogen replication rate. This is particularly true of the apparent synergistic effects of viral and bacterial co-infections, which present the …

Artificial Intelligence To Quantify Employee Communication And Personality Dynamics

Defensive Publications Series

Systems and methods for evaluating an employee’s professional personality are provided. The systems and methods may enable the use of artificial intelligence to perform sentiment analysis on one or more employee communications, and quantify one or more personality characteristics based on the one or more employee communications. The systems and methods may compare the quantified personality characteristics to one or more employees, and may generate one or more employee scores for employees for each of the one or more personality characteristics.

The Many Sides Of Democracy And What Remains Of It, Regina Kreide

Emancipations: A Journal of Critical Social Analysis

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The Bus Stop At The Heart Of Capitalism, Jamie Van Der Klaauw, Ryan Kopaitich

Emancipations: A Journal of Critical Social Analysis

Where is the heart of capitalism today? To fight it, we must construct it. But in doing so, we can also construct a public capable of overthrowing it.

A Practical Intrusion Detection Approach For Arp Spoofing And Mitm In Local Area Networks, Hiba Bazzi, Ali Nassar, Mustafa El Bizri, Ali M. Haidar Prof.

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

In modern network environments, the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks poses significant risks, particularly through Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) spoofing and Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks, which exploit vulnerabilities in local area networks. Existing tools often focus on detection or protection at the client side, leaving network-wide detection and response largely unaddressed. This paper presents a novel intrusion detection tool specifically designed to identify ARP spoofing and MITM attacks in real-time within local area networks. The system leverages Python and Scapy for low-level packet analysis and Flask for an intuitive web-based dashboard. Key features include network monitoring, attack detection through ARP table comparisons, …

Online Learning Transition: An Analysis Of Proactive Institutional Assistance In Reducing Difficulties During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mohammed Yahya Alghamdi

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

The COVID-19 pandemic caused major changes in the education system, with a shift to online learning, and experience has shown that transitioning from face-to-face instruction is difficult. This study involved 80 academic staff members from Al-Baha University in Saudi Arabia to learn about the benefits, limitations, and institutional support of online education in the setting of an epidemic. The study answers two primary questions: The first study question was, What difficulties did instructors face when they switched to online instruction? While the second research question was, How did institutional support influence the transition to online instruction? The study’s research methodology …

Adopting Association Rule Learning For Detecting And Ranking Influential Users On Hashtags, Layal Abu Daher, Islam Elkabani, Rashed Zantout

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Social Media platforms are networks of relationships in which users are considered as nodes in a graph and relationships between users are considered edges. These graphs symbolize online groups or communities. It has been a challenge for researchers to study the evolution of such communities due to their rapid and dynamic development. The contribution of our work is twofold: (i) studying the effectiveness of a set of Direct and Indirect Influence Measures that identify the factors that urges users to participate in certain communities; (ii) proposing an Association Rule Mining technique to identify influential users on a dataset of a …

Cropsync: Ai-Powered Sustainable Crop Management, Ziad Doughan, Ibrahim Mneimneh, Zouheir Nakouzi, Noor Al Khaib, Samer Damaj, Jamal Chaaban, Hamza Mrad, Sari Itani

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

CropSync is a smart agriculture system that uses AI and IoT technologies to enable sustain- able crop management and precision farming. The system aims to address the challenges faced by the agriculture sector, such as increasing food production to meet global population demands while minimizing environmental impact. CropSync integrates sensors, cameras, and cloud-based analytics to provide farmers with real-time insights and recommendations for optimizing crop cul- tivation. The system upholds engineering professional and ethical standards, considering broader social, environmental, and economic implications. From a social perspective, CropSync improves food security and enhances farmers’ livelihoods through increased productivity and efficient re- …

Development Of An Injectable Chitosan-Based Bioink For Enhanced Bone Fracture Healing Via Msc-Derived Osteogenesis, Zeina H. Adel, Jana A. Hassan, Hala H. Muhammed, Haneen M. Elsaeid, Raghad M. Nasr, Ahmed M. Deghidy

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Worldwide, bone fractures are a major public health concern and, there is an urgent requirement to create new treatments to accelerate the rate of the bone healing process. This research mainly relies on creating a hydrogel that satisfies the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) and makes it a suitable medium to differentiate into osteogenic cells. We combine the BM-MSCs with a chitosan polymer-based hydrogel, infused with PVA to enhance bone healing, this unique mixture forms " Bioink ". We induced a closed fracture model in the rat's right humerus, followed by injection of a single dosage of bioink. On …

Designed For Limb Loss: An Artificial Intelligence-Based Bionic Prosthetic Arm Transition From Simulation To Reality, Amira J. Zaylaa Dr., Imane Haidar, Ziad Doughan, Mohammad Moumnieh, Hamza Mrad, Ali M. Haidar

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Limb or organ loss of human remains challenging especially in the world of incessant reliance on touch-based screens and tasks. Thereby, patients can barely withstand and cope with the augmenting restrictions that they encounter due to this loss. Modern means and technologies, such as advanced and artificial parts reduced restrictions on patients with disabilities or a lost limb or organ. Hand prostheses, for instance, provided a powerful tool for improving the functional capabilities of human limbs, thereby improving the quality of life of the user. However, patients using prosthetic arms are still encountering numerous problems, such as, suffering from intact …

The Faithfulness Of An Extension Of Lawrence-Krammer-Bigelow Representation On The Group Of Conjugating Automorphisms $C_N$ In The Cases $N=3$ And $N=4$, Mohamad Nasser

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Let $C_n$ be the group of conjugating automorphisms. V. Bardakov defined a representation $\rho$ of $C_n$, which is an extension of Lawrence-Krammer-Bigelow representation of the braid group $B_n$. Bardakov proved that the representation $\rho$ is unfaithful for $n \geq 5$. The cases $n=3,4$ remain open. M. N. Nasser and M. N. Abdulrahim made attempts towards the faithfulness of $\rho$ in the case $n=3$. In this work, we prove that $\rho$ is unfaithful in the both cases $n=3$ and $n=4$.

Interprofessional Healthcare – A Cornerstone Of Vcu’S Dental Education, Anneliese Goetz

Virginia Dental Journal

At Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), first-year dental students are introduced to interprofessional healthcare through the IPEC 501 course, which includes students and faculty from various healthcare disciplines. This course emphasizes collaborative care, communication, and decision-making across different levels of healthcare. Throughout their education, dental students engage in multidisciplinary learning and clinical rotations, working closely with other healthcare professionals and dental specialties. By their third year, students participate in the Interprofessional Health Assessment Simulation, further enhancing their collaborative skills. This comprehensive approach ensures that VCU students are well-prepared to provide high-quality, evidence-based care.

Moving Forward, Dustin Reynolds Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

Dr. Dustin Reynolds, the new President of the Virginia Dental Association (VDA), reflects on the evolution of dentistry and the VDA's ongoing mission to advocate for the profession, support dental education, and improve public health. He shares his non-traditional path to dentistry, emphasizing the importance of leadership, teamwork, and service. Dr. Reynolds acknowledges the challenges ahead, such as workforce shortages and third-party payer issues, and calls for member involvement and support for the VDA's advocacy efforts. He looks forward to engaging with members and addressing their concerns during his tenure.

Va Dent J October, November And December 2023

Virginia Dental Journal

The Virginia Dental Journal (Volume 100, Number 4, October–December 2023) highlights the inauguration of Dr. Dustin Reynolds as the new VDA President and includes an interview sharing his vision for advocacy and innovation within the organization. Key features of this issue include updates on the Mission of Mercy (MOM) program, celebrating its $50 million milestone in providing free dental care to Virginians, and the use of silver diamine fluoride by dentists in Virginia. The journal also explores workforce challenges, technological innovations in marketing, and the role of artificial intelligence in dental practice. Additionally, it covers university connections, community outreach, and …

A Novel Format For Math Circles: Circles With No Center, Frederick A. Peck, Ian P. Renga, Nick Grener, David R. Erickson, Matt B. Roscoe, Ke Wu

Journal of Math Circles

This paper shares a novel format for Math Circles, which we call “circles with no center.” Circles with no center do not have a traditional facilitator. The problem or activity is novel to everyone in the room. All members engage in mathematical inquiry, and everyone takes responsibility for running the gathering. The “no center” format has benefits for participants and organizers. For participants, the format offers more freedom and more responsibility. For organizers, the format is easier to organize, more fun, and involves less pressure. Our assessment of a 3-day retreat for teachers suggests participants may prefer a circle with …

Problematic Behavior In Urban Public Libraries: Are Library Policies And Rules Keeping Staff And Patrons Safe?, Jessica Jackson

Urban Library Journal

Public librarians often encounter problematic patron behaviors that put staff and other patrons at risk of physical and psychological harm. A comparison of the user behavior policies at urban public libraries is a useful starting point for developing evidence-based best practices for ensuring that public libraries are safe spaces for all and can fulfill their missions to their communities.

Birth Related Neonatal Conditions, Jotishna Sharma, Gangaram Akangire

Neonatology Review: Isolette to Crib Podcast

Dr Akangire will discuss birth related conditions that occur in the newborn. He will define birth injuries, briefly go over risk factors, describe common birth injuries and discuss emergencies with bleeding, nerve injuries and fracture.

Click here to stream the podcast episode.