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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 …

Beyond Status Quo: Why Is Transdisciplinary Communication Instrumental In Disruptive Innovation? [Peer-Review Journal], James Lipuma, Cristo Leon

STEM for Success Resources

Explore "Beyond Status Quo: Why is Transdisciplinary Communication Instrumental in Innovation?" by James Lipuma and Cristo Leon. This groundbreaking research highlights the role of transdisciplinary communication in overcoming disciplinary silos, fostering collaboration, and driving disruptive innovation. Learn how these strategies enable systemic change, address societal challenges, and create impactful solutions. Published in the Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics, and Informatics (Vol. 22, No. 7, 2024). Read more about the transformative potential of inclusive research environments and collaborative frameworks.

Implications Of Myocardial Strain In Primary Mitral Regurgitation-A Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Study, Simone Romano, Danai Kitkungvan, Duc T Nguyen, Carlos El-Tallawi, Edward A Graviss, Afshin Farzaneh-Far, Dipan J Shah

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Aims: Chronic primary mitral regurgitation (MR) results in progressive left ventricular (LV) remodelling. Abnormal myocardial deformation (strain) can be present despite preserved ejection fraction (EF). Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) feature-tracking techniques allow assessment of global longitudinal strain (GLS) from routine cine images. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prognostic value of CMR feature tracking-derived GLS in patients with primary MR.

Methods and results: Consecutive patients undergoing CMR for chronic MR from January 2012 to June 2018 were enrolled. Patients with LVEF < 50% were excluded. The composite primary outcome aiming to detect decompensation related to MR comprised (i) referral for mitral surgery owing to symptoms or LV systolic dysfunction or (ii) cardiovascular death. The secondary outcome was all-cause death. A total of 422 patients were followed for a median of 2.7 years, and the primary endpoint was met in 93 patients (34 patients reported symptoms at baseline). At multivariable analysis, GLS≥ -16.6% was associated with primary outcome [hazard ratio (HR) 1.90, P = 0.01]. In moderate MR cohort, patients with GLS≥ -16.6% had worse event-free survival, whereas there was no significant difference in mild or severe MR groups. GLS≥ -16.0% remained associated with all-cause death after adjusting for other covariates including the MR severity (HR 2.24, P = 0.02).

Conclusion: In patients with primary MR with preserved systolic function, GLS was associated with our composite …

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Issues in Religion and Psychotherapy

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Gender Rebellion: Gender Non-Conformity As An Act Of Resistance In The Hunger Games, Julia Koncurat

Criterion: A Journal of Literary Criticism

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“Whilst In The Walrus Suit, You Must Be A Walrus”: Human-To-Animal Transformation Through Body Modification And Performance In Kevin Smith’S Tusk, Ahmet Ergün

Criterion: A Journal of Literary Criticism

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2025 Byu Law Review Masthead

BYU Law Review

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Byu Law School Faculty Listing

BYU Law Review

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BYU Law Review

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BYU Law Review

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Saving Camelot? Nil And The Future Of Amateurism, William W. Berry Iii

BYU Law Review

This Article explores the future of intercollegiate athletics with a diminished (and perhaps even disappearing) amateurism model. Specifically, the Article argues that athletic conferences are in the best position to “save Camelot”—to preserve the aspects of college sports that make them beloved and distinctive—while at the same time realistically accounting for an evolving economic and legal landscape.

In Part I, the Article describes the economics of the NCAA’s current amateurism model. Part II explores the recent changes to the NCAA’s amateurism model in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Alston v. NCAA and the widespread adoption of state name, …

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BYU Law Review

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What Is Deeply Rooted In The Constitution?, Thomas P. Crocker

BYU Law Review

In a series of cases stretching over a century, the Court made a right’s roots a constitutive feature of its identity. Highlighting the analytic centrality of deep roots to the recognition of rights, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health withdrew prior judicial recognition of a woman’s right to reproductive choice, arguing that such a right was not properly rooted in the American legal tradition. But what does it mean for a right to have deep roots? A surprising feature of American constitutionalism is that there is no single answer to the basic analytic question of what it means for a right …

The Prosecutor Vacancy Crisis, Adam M. Gershowitz

BYU Law Review

There is a prosecutor vacancy crisis in the United States. Prosecutors are quitting in droves and there are few applicants to replace them. In Houston and Los Angeles, more than 15% of prosecutor positions are open. In Detroit, the vacancy rate exceeds 20%. In Alameda, 25% of prosecutor positions are empty. And in Miami, a staggering 33% of prosecutor positions are unfilled. The situation is equally dire in many large and small counties across the nation.

Drawing on data and interviews from more than two-dozen district attorney’s offices, this Article documents how low salaries, massive caseloads, lack of remote work …

Is An Autonomous Vehicle A Roller Coaster Or A Hollywood Film? Trust, Safety, And Industry Self-Regulation, Tracy Hresko Pearl

BYU Law Review

Regulation of autonomous vehicles continues to be a daunting task in the United States, and the federal government has not yet succeeded in creating a regulatory scheme that intelligently addresses the risks and benefits of these vehicles. There are multiple reasons for this regulatory lag. Autonomous vehicles are developing at such a rapid pace that lawmakers, who often struggle with technological literacy, struggle to keep up. Additionally, government agencies lack the level of expertise, experience, and data that the industry possesses.

Industry self-regulation offers a meaningful alternative for increasing the safety of autonomous vehicles and building consumer trust. The success …

“Whoever Invents Or Discovers”: Artificial Intelligence And The Case For Joint Inventorship, Seth F. Littleford

BYU Law Review

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly important in the modern world. Given its fidelity to—and, in some cases, its surpassing of—human performance, people rely upon AI in myriad settings. The AI era is already here, and the technological advancements to come are even more mind-boggling. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has seen a significant increase in patent applications claiming inventions pertaining to AI, but how does the patent system handle when AI invents?

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently held in Thaler v. Vidal that the Patent Act requires inventors listed on patent applications …

Into The Sunset: Divorcing Families Need Their Slice Of The Tcja Reversions, John C. Mcdonald

BYU Law Review

On its path to sufficiently offsetting its major cut to the corporate income tax rate in 2017, Congress turned to a surprising source for funds: the alimony support payments of recently divorced families. Alimony’s inclusion/deduction regime in §§ 71 and 215 of the Code allowed divorcing couples to reach mutually beneficial divorce agreements for over half a century until it was unceremoniously repealed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 with a striking lack of satisfying legislative justifications. This Note suggests that in evaluating the impact of the repeal, Congress and others have failed to consider an important …

Iatrogenic Ventricular Septal Defect After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Rare Complication, Muhammad Sabri, Hussam Al Hennawi, Shayan Qadir, Lucy Checchio, Chaitra Janga, Hamza Muhammadzai, Donald C. Haas

Abington Jefferson Health Papers

Iatrogenic ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a rare complication following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). An 83-year-old male underwent TAVI for severe aortic stenosis (AS) and was diagnosed with a peri-membranous VSD on echocardiography, which was not evident on pre-procedural imaging. This case highlights the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of iatrogenic VSD following TAVI.

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 …

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 …

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Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Head-To-Head Comparison Of Aptamer- And Antibody-Based Proteomic Platforms In Human Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples From A Real-World Memory Clinic Cohort, Raquel Puerta, Yun Ju Sung, Carlos Cruchaga, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

High-throughput proteomic platforms are crucial to identify novel Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarkers and pathways. In this study, we evaluated the reproducibility and reliability of aptamer-based (SomaScan

Automated Differentiation Of Wide Qrs Complex Tachycardia Using Qrs Complex Polarity, Adam M May, Bhavesh B Katbamna, Preet A Shaikh, Sarah Lococo, Elena Deych, Ruiwen Zhou, Lei Liu, Krasimira M Mikhova, Rugheed Ghadban, Phillip S Cuculich, Daniel H Cooper, Thomas M Maddox, Peter A Noseworthy, Anthony Kashou

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Wide QRS complex tachycardia (WCT) differentiation into ventricular tachycardia (VT) and supraventricular wide complex tachycardia (SWCT) remains challenging despite numerous 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) criteria and algorithms. Automated solutions leveraging computerized ECG interpretation (CEI) measurements and engineered features offer practical ways to improve diagnostic accuracy. We propose automated algorithms based on (i) WCT QRS polarity direction (WCT Polarity Code [WCT-PC]) and (ii) QRS polarity shifts between WCT and baseline ECGs (QRS Polarity Shift [QRS-PS]).

METHODS: In a three-part study, we derive and validate machine learning (ML) models-logistic regression (LR), artificial neural network (ANN), Random Forests (RF), support vector machine (SVM), …

Foreword From Handling Editor - 13th Edition, Ahyahudin Sodri

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

We are delighted to present the 13th edition of JESSD, published in December 2024. We have selected ten of the best articles for this edition that related with topic of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development.

Supporting Teams With Designing For Dissemination And Sustainability: The Design, Development, And Usability Of A Digital Interactive Platform, Maura M Kepper, Allison J L'Hotta, Thembekile Shato, Bethany M Kwan, Russell E Glasgow, Douglas Luke, Andrea K Graham, Ana A Baumann, Ross C Brownson, Brad Morse

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Designing for Dissemination and Sustainability (D4DS) principles and methods can support the development of research products (interventions, tools, findings) that match well with the needs and context of the intended audience and setting. D4DS principles and methods are not well-known or used during clinical and public health research; research teams would benefit from applying D4DS. This paper presents the development of a new digital platform for research teams to learn and apply a D4DS process to their work.

METHODS: A user-centered design (UCD) approach engaged users (n = 14) and an expert panel (n = 6) in an iterative …

State Of Utah Plaintiff/ Appellee V. Michael Curwick Defendant/ Appellant : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2020 –)

Appeal from conviction for aggravated kidnapping, a first degree felony, in the Third District Judicial District, Summit County, the Honorable Richard Mrazik presiding

Freyja Johnson, Rachel Phillips Ainscough, Counsel for Appellant

AUBREY BISBEE, SEAN D. REYES, BYRON FRED BURMESTER, LINDSAY CHERVENAK, Counsel for Appellee

Carbon Accounting Tool For Greenhouse Gas Emission Sources In Steam-Methane Reforming Facility, Farah Anissa Sukri, Syaza Izyanni Ahmad

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

Hydrogen production facility stands out as one of the significant CO2 contributors in the oil and gas industry. As hydrogen will emerge as a clean energy source in the future, this research will focus on carbon footprint assessment in hydrogen production facilities. This study aims to quantify the amount of carbon dioxide equivalent through direct and indirect emissions, comprised of stationary combustion, process emissions, and energy consumption. A comparative analysis has been conducted between the Steam-Methane Reforming (SMR) facility in company A. The study revealed that SMR-2 shows the highest CO2 emissions per production of 9.823 tCO2e/tH2, whereas SMR-1 has …

Numerical Optimisation Of Co₂ Injection In A Sandstone Reservoir, Asiman Musayev, Hisham Khaled Ben Mahmud

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

This paper presents a study on the numerical optimisation of CO2 injection in sandstone reservoirs to maximise oil recovery. Using PETREL and CMG-GEM, the research explores various injection strategies, including Water-Alternating-Gas (WAG), miscible CO2, and CO2-N2 injection. The model was created based on a publicly available research paper on an onshore oil field in the Sirt Basin, Libya. The model was validated using historical production data from January 1967 to January 2003, resulting in a Global History Matching Error of 10.37%, indicating satisfactory accuracy. For miscible CO2 injection, the optimal maximum injection rate was 30 MMcfd. In the case of …

Saponin Tql1055 Adjuvant-Containing Vaccine Confers Protection Upon Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Challenge In Mice, Mushtaq Ahmed, Eric Farris, Rosemary V Swanson, Shibali Das, Yan Yang, Tyler Martin, Shabaana A Khader

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by the intracellular pathogen

Assessing The Environmental Impact Of Municipal Solid Waste, Ojo Oluwayinka Florence, Olaniyan Olatunji Sunday, Akolade Adebola Saheed, Alabi Oluwaseyi Omotayo, Olaomotito Precious Adesope, Adebayo Kehinde John

Journal of Environmental Science and Sustainable Development

Municipal solid waste (MSW) management presents significant environmental challenges, especially with increasing urbanization and population growth. This study assesses the environmental impacts of MSW, focusing on waste composition, management practices, and their effects on air, water, and soil quality. The primary objective is to evaluate how MSW contributes to environmental degradation and to explore strategies for mitigating these impacts. A hypothesis was developed that optimizing waste composition through proper sorting and treatment can reduce the environmental footprint of MSW management by at least 10% in terms of leachate production and greenhouse gas emissions. Samples were collected using a randomized sampling …