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Regio- And Stereoselective Halogenation By An Iron(Ii)- And 2-Oxoglutarate-Dependent Halogenase In The Biosynthesis Of Halogenated Nucleosides, Philip M. Palacios, Xiaoyun Li, Simahudeen Bathir Jaber Sathik Rifayee, Haoyu Tang, Tatyana Karabencheva-Christova, Christo Christov, Wei-Chen Chang, Yisong Guo

Michigan Tech Publications

Iron(II)- and 2-oxoglutarate-dependent (Fe/2OG) enzymes have garnered strong research interest in past decades due to their ability to catalyze regio- and stereoselective C-H functionalization via a single reactive intermediate, the oxyferryl species. In addition to the hydroxylation reaction that is commonly observed, other reaction outcomes have also been discovered in Fe/2OG enzymes. Among them, halogenation has attracted much research effort with the goal of revealing the molecular determinants to favor halogenation over hydroxylation however, a full mechanistic picture is still missing. In this study, by investigating a recently identified Fe/2OG halogenase, AdeV, from the biosynthetic pathway of Adechlorin, we show, …

Stonex Commodity Solutions Strategic Analysis Podcast, Zachary J. Johnson

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

This project comprises two separate podcast episodes that analyze the environment in which StoneX Commodity Solutions, a physical commodity trading firm, operates and provide strategic recommendations for the company. These episodes are informed via interviews with multiple StoneX Commodity Solutions employees. The first episode provides an evaluation of the company by examining its external and internal environments using tools such as PESTEL analysis and Porter’s Five Forces. Building on this, the episode discusses several of the company's strategic objectives and the current competitive advantages it has gained as a result of these objectives.

Expanding upon the information discussed in the …

Learning To Read, Write – And Cheer For Ole Miss, Marisa C. Atkinson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Rebels making history by hosting a first-round College Football Playoff game has made it into a kindergarten classroom in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Ole Miss Playoff Game Gifts Oxford, Region Economic Holiday Surge, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Rebels make their NCAA College Football Playoff debut on Saturday (Dec. 20) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, hosting Tulane University and transforming Oxford into the most sought-after spot in the entire state.

Wales In Ww1: Soldiers, Home, And Memory, Remington J. Hill

History Theses

Much of the history of Wales during the First World War discusses the fighting Welsh soldiers endured during the war years. There is also some fairly sparse information that discusses events on the home front. Historiography of the United Kingdom and World War I is dominated by England and the English battle and home front experience, with some attention paid to Scotland and Ireland. Yet, Wales has received little academic attention despite the Welsh having fought and helped on the home front in relative equality with their English counterparts. In examining Welsh soldiers battle experience against the Central Powers forces …

12-16-25 Bor Hsc Committee Meeting Agenda, Patricia Serna

HSC Committee (A subcommittee of the UNM Board of Regents)

12-16-25 BOR HSC Committee Meeting Agenda

Effective Technology Integration Strategies Supply Chain Managers Use To Enhance Profitability, Wayne Benson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Information technology (IT) supply chains need innovative technology integration strategies to create and maintain a competitive advantage. IT supply chain managers who lack effective technology supply chain integration strategies risk decreased competitive advantage and reduced profitability. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to identify and explore the effective innovative technology integration strategies supply chain managers use to enhance profitability. Participants consisted of six IT and supply chain managers with at least 5 years’ experience in integration of technology into supply chains. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and a review of …

Be My Guest: Discovering The Benefits Of Being Interviewed On A Podcast, Daisy Arvonen

Undergraduate Honors Theses

This thesis seeks to discover in what ways podcast guests benefit from being interviewed on a podcast, and what podcast hosts can do to optimize the experience of their guests. While much research in journalism and storytelling is centralized on the needs, experience, and interests of the audience, this project shifts the focus onto those involved in the creation of the podcasts—the guests.

At the end of the research presentation, five episodes of The Greatest Cause Podcast are included, created as part of this project. The guests featured in these episodes and guests of other podcasts were sent an anonymous …

The Trust Equation: Users, Companies, And Safety In The Online Dating World, Hayley Solomon

Student Theses and Dissertations

Digital dating platforms have become essential to modern-day relationship formation, yet concerns about user safety, harassment, deception, and accountability have intensified distrust, particularly among women. This study explores (1) how women’s personal experiences of danger shape their perceptions of dating apps’ trustworthiness, (2) how women explain the nature of trust and distrust in these digital environments, and (3) how communication professionals can design messages that promote safety and strengthen trust on dating platforms. Using a qualitative study design, four focus groups with three participants each were conducted with heterosexual cis-gender women aged 18–50 who had used Hinge, Tinder, or Bumble …

Mitigating Risk Of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Using Adjunct Chinese Herbal Medicines: A Nested Patient-Control Study In Female Cancer Patients With Chemotherapy, Tzu-Ning Tseng, Hou-Hsun Liao, Hanoch Livneh, Ming-Chi Lu, Szu-Chin Li, Tzung-Yi Tsai

Leadership, Learning and Counseling Faculty Publications and Presentations

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a common late effect of chemotherapy among survivors of adolescent and young-adult cancer (AYAC). Given on the widespread use of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) in restoring individual health, we performed a cohort-based nested patient-control study with the aim of exploring the effect of blending CHM into routine care on the reduction of chemotherapy-induced POIrisk among females with AYAC.

Work-Life Conflict, Anxiety, And Depression In Collegiate Athletic Trainers With Children Under 5, Jordan Helton, Glenn R. Penny, Seth Swary

Student Dissertations

The research problem for this study was that collegiate athletic trainers with children under 5 years old experience significant work-life conflict and negative mental health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to explore how collegiate ATs with young children describe their experiences of work-life conflict and to how these experiences relate to symptoms of anxiety and depression. Guided by interrole conflict theory and work-life conflict theory the study posed two research questions: (1) How do collegiate ATs with children under 5 describe their experiences of work-life conflict? (2) What is the relationship work-life conflict experiences on the symptoms …

Three-Dimensional Printing Of Calcium Phosphate-Mesoporous Bioactive Glass Scaffolds For Bone Tissue Engineering, Ana Beatriz Gomes De Carvalho, Lais Medeiros Cardoso, Igor Paulino Mendes Soares, Joyce Rodrigues De Souza, Arpita Roy, Prabaha Sikder, Et. Al.

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

Calcium phosphate cements (CPCs) and biomaterials, such as mesoporous bioactive glass (MBG), are critical for bone tissue engineering. This study aimed to 3D-print CPC scaffolds modified with MBG to enhance their osteogenic potential and regenerative ability. MBG powder was synthesized and characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and nitrogen adsorption-desorption techniques. A commercial CPC ink (hydroxyapatite/alpha-tricalcium phosphate) was mixed with 5% MBG (w/w; CPC/MBG), and, after rheological assessment, the mixture was used to obtain scaffolds via 3D printing. These scaffolds were then tested for chemical, morphological, and mechanical properties, as well as ion release analysis. Unmodified CPC …

Exploring The Impact Of A Four-Day School Week On Teachers’ Mental Health, Kelly Lewis

Masters Theses (Archived)

No abstract provided.

How Racism Affects Attitudes About Post-Secondary Education, Anne Duong

Masters Theses (Archived)

As the number of students of color in America continues to increase each year, these minority groups remain underrepresented in higher education. The educational system must adapt and make changes to better serve the diverse cultures and backgrounds of new students. Recognizing the presence of structural and systemic racism in American history, this research aims to explore whether racism affects students' learning experiences in K-12 schools and how this, in turn, influences their attitudes toward pursuing post-secondary education. The study focuses on high school students in 12th grade from a Texas public school, representing the backgrounds of students of color. …

Factors Influencing Hispanic Students Obtaining A Post-Secondary Degree, Amy Paz

Masters Theses (Archived)

This qualitative case study explored the factors influencing Hispanic students’ decisions to pursue post-secondary education. Guided by the research question, What factors influence Hispanic students’ decision on obtaining a post-secondary college degree? the study examined the lived experiences of five participants who pursued various pathways, including two- and four-year institutions, vocational training, and workforce entry. Semi-structured interviews revealed four central themes: (1) influence and motivation, (2) cultural and educational background, (3) challenges and barriers, and (4) the importance of a college degree. Findings highlighted the significant role of family as both motivators and guides, the influence of cultural values, and …

"The Yellow Wall-Paper": Decoding Medical Patriarchal Structures (A Common Theme Within Gothic Literature/Horror), Yvonne T. Samuels

Masters Theses (Archived)

This paper makes the claim that Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wall-Paper” encoded the medical system as part of the patriarchy used to control and harm women, especially within the 19^th Century, and how this is a common theme within gothic literature and modern-day horror. Through the Feminist Literary Criticism framework and the methodology of textual analysis, certain literary devices Gilman uses, including the Gothic trope of the narrator’s environment in “The Yellow Wall-Paper” is analyzed to reveal women living in a patriarchal society during the 19^thCentury and the medical system being a source of power. “The …

Experiences Of Transgender Individuals In Healthcare: Towards Establishing An Affirming Model Of Care, Nathan Levitt

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Issue: In recognition of the health disparities among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population, health authorities have called for increased knowledge and research. Evidence shows that transgender individuals often face the most severe forms of discrimination and health disparities. Given this, establishing an affirming care model is crucial for guiding both research and practice. The purpose of the literature review is to provide insight into the current state of knowledge on the experiences of transgender communities in healthcare to contextualize the need for an affirming framework.

Description: Relevant peer-reviewed articles were retrieved from Ovid MEDLINE(R), OVID …

Statement To The Board Of Trustees, Fall 2025, Shannon Bellum

University Senate - Board of Trustees Statements

Reports to the University Board of Trustees by the Senate President - President Bellum's Board of Trustees Address (Fall 2025)

Umn Morris Students Tell A Good Sustainability Story, Communications And Marketing

Campus News Archive

No abstract provided.

Strengthening Marketing Attribution Across The Funnel At Bluesnap Powered By Payroc, Lily Abigial Sturdevant

Business Analytics Student Projects and Publications

This case study examines how BlueSnap powered by Payroc can strengthen marketing attribution across a complex B2B funnel using its existing information systems. BlueSnap runs multichannel campaigns across paid search, paid social, display/CTV, email, SEO/PR, content syndication, and partner programs, but fragmented tracking across HubSpot, Salesforce, and media platforms prevents a unified, causal view of performance. The analysis combines a process and data-flow map of the TOFU-MOFU-BOFU customer journey, KPI and dashboard review, and a SWOT lens to diagnose issues in data integration, attribution modeling, and KPI interpretation. Findings show that attribution challenges stem less from lack of conceptual understanding …

"I Like The Idea In Theory": Experiencing The Imperial Matrix Through Legal Gender Marker Changes And Nonbinary Disidentifications, Wynn Strange

Dissertations and Theses

Since 2018 twenty-two states and the District of Columbia have implemented administrative changes that provide a third gender option on at least one state identification document allowing nonbinary and intersex people the opportunity to select a gender marker that reflects their gender identity. This study draws from 28 interviews with agender or otherwise nonbinary people living in Maryland and California. I use queer of color and critical trans theory to consider the implications of legal gender marker changes. This research explores how social, historical, and geographical location can influence ones' awareness of, experiences with, and relation to real and imagined …

Leveraging High-Performance Cloud Computing To Model Underwater Acoustic Propagation And Scattering From Time-Evolving Rough Sea-Surfaces Using The Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method, James Alexander Higgins

Dissertations and Theses

This dissertation presents a two-dimensional (2D) Finite-difference Time-domain (FDTD) model for simulating underwater acoustic propagation and scattering from a one-dimensional (1D) time-evolving rough sea-surface. The techniques discussed are extendable to three spatial dimensions. Traditional acoustic modeling techniques often rely on a "frozen" sea-surface assumption, which proves inadequate for long-duration signals interacting with the time-evolving boundary at many different wave height displacements during its transit. To address this, a new FDTD update equation incorporating a variable subgrid is developed, significantly enhancing spatial accuracy at the boundary without increasing computational cost or compromising stability.

The model's accuracy is rigorously validated against established …

3d Mri-Guided Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Tomography For Imaging Breast Cancer, Mengyang Zhao

Dartmouth College Ph.D Dissertations

While dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) is widely recognized as the most sensitive modality for breast cancer detection, it has notable limitations, including a high false-positive rate and potential safety concerns associated with gadolinium (Gd) contrast agents. Consequently, there is growing interest in alternatives that rely on endogenous contrast. To address this need, the overall goal of this thesis is to develop and evaluate a concurrent MRI-guided near-infrared spectroscopic tomography (MRg-NIRST) platform capable of achieving reliable diagnostic performance without the use of contrast agents. In this multi-modality imaging approach, MRI provides high-resolution anatomical information about breast tissue composition, while …

Program Agenda 12-16-25, Angela Brock

Programs Committee (PC)

No abstract provided.

Approved Programs 12-16-25, Angela Brock

Programs Committee (PC)

No abstract provided.

Is Ai Replacing Human Mental Health Professionals?, Michiko Ueda

Population Health Research Brief Series

An increasing number of people are turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools and AI-assisted chatbots to manage mental health concerns. This data slice presents findings from a national survey of U.S. adults aged 18-49 (N = 1,805) conducted in October 2025. Among respondents, 35.2% reported using AI tools more than once a week for mental health support. Among those who had ever seen a human mental health professional, 28.4% reported visiting human providers less often since beginning to use AI for the same purpose. The findings suggest that a subset of users may be using AI to replace, rather …

Frey Earns 2025 Excellence In Research Award, Sam Pacheco

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

How Could Ai Reshape The Field Of Computing? We Ask A Unh Expert, Brooks Payette

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Traumatic And Incidental Diaphragmatic Hernias In Adults: A Case Series Highlighting Diagnostic Challenges, Surgical Management, And Postoperative Outcomes, Prajwal Chandrashekhara, Chanchal Raj Chhallani, Preethi Hiremath

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Background:
Diaphragmatic hernia (DH) in adults, although uncommon, presents a significant clinical challenge due to its variable symptoms and potential for life-threatening complications. The condition can be either traumatic or congenital, and in some cases, it may be found incidentally during imaging for unrelated conditions. This case series aims to highlight the diverse clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges, surgical management strategies, and postoperative outcomes associated with diaphragmatic hernias in adults.

Methods:
We present four cases of diaphragmatic hernias diagnosed in adult patients, including both traumatic and incidental findings. Case 1 involves a 26-year-old male with a traumatic diaphragmatic hernia following a …

Chris Sweet Discusses His New Book "A History Of Bicycling In Illinois", Charles Schlenker

Interviews for WGLT

Chris Sweet discusses with Charlie Schlenker about his new book "A History of Bicycling in Illinois.