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Staging The Stagers: Clinicians Vs. Large Language Models In Head And Neck Cancer Staging, Samantha R. Brown

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Mind The Hazard: Modeling And Interpreting Comfort With Personalized Sensing, Yufei Zhang, Matteo Favero, Patrick Chwalek, Sailin Zhong, Denis Lalanne, A. Joseph Paradiso, Clayton Miller, Andrew Sonta

Research Collection College of Integrative Studies

Recent advances in personalized sensing and comfort feedback have spurred the development of data-driven comfort models tailored to individual needs. However, because current models treat sequential comfort feedback independently, they are subject to unstable predictions and limited interpretability, hindering their deployment in building management. This study introduces a dynamic modeling framework that utilizes a Neural Ordinary Differential Equations-based Continuous-time Markov Chain to model the transitions in comfort states over time. Our modeling approach, developed through a field study utilizing smart glasses and mobile app feedback, tracks occupants' comfort transitions across daily activities and contexts. The results demonstrate that this model …

Emotional Urgency And Lack Of Perseverance Are Linked To Anxiety Sensitivity And Improve During Early Recovery From Opioid Use Disorder., Breanna A. Mcnaughton-Long, Abigail J. Pleiman, Carmen Buchfink, Chrysantha B. Davis, Rayus Kuplicki, Martin P. Paulus, Hung-Wen Yeh, Maëlle C M Gueguen, Jennifer L. Stewart

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Few studies have identified how facets of impulsivity relate to recovery in opioid use disorder (OUD). Treatment-enrolled individuals with OUD (n = 167) and healthy controls (CTL; n = 46) completed the Urgency, Premeditation, Perseverance, Sensation Seeking, Positive Urgency (UPPS-P) Impulsive Behavior Scale along with demographic and clinical measures at visit 1. Over the next three months, abstinence and return to use were documented for participants with OUD (via self-report, alcohol breathalyzer, urine drug screen, and secondary contact communication). Participants with OUD who returned to use (n = 59) did not complete further study visits, whereas those who remained abstinent …

Use Of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation In Neonates With Congenital Anomalies Of The Kidney And Urinary Tract: A Multicenter Survey Of Current Practices Across Chnc And Pedi-Ecmo Centers., Syed Ahmed, Burhan Mahmood, John M. Daniel Iv, Sandy Johng, Amy Strong, John Ibrahim, June Hu, Kara Short, Kelsey Montgomery, Keri Drake, Kushal Bhakta, Leslie Lusk, Mary Revenis, Pratibha Thakkar, Ruth Seabrook, Samir Pandya, Sarah Keene, Sharada Gowda, Suma Hoffman, Tahagod Mohamed, Tara Beck, Tasnim Najaf, Robert Digeronimo, Natalie Rintoul, Abhishek Makkar

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to characterize practices and decision-making for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT).

METHODS: General practices (GP) section inquired about institutional practices and barriers, ECMO criteria, and dialysis. The hypothetical cases (HC) illustrated four clinical scenarios with varying degrees of renal severity for ECMO candidacy.

RESULTS: Then, 99 (42 centers) and 91 (38 centers) physicians completed the GP and HC components, respectively. The majority considered ECMO on a case-by-case basis (66%). Bilateral renal agenesis was the most common diagnosis for exclusion (52%). Prenatal markers used for ECMO exclusion included …

The Relationship Between Anaphylatoxin Receptors, T Cell Polarization, And Vascular Inflammaging, Kathryn D. Hok

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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The Impact Of Social Determinants Of Health On Length Of Stay For Neonates Discharged With Feeding Support From The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Nicu), Claire C. Hockett

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Conventional And Emerging Pre-Treatments For Plant Protein Fermentation: Prospects For Next-Generation Plant-Based Meat Analogues, Vishal Sharma, Ruth M. Hamill, Eduarda M. Cabral, Catherine M. Burgess, Catherine Barry-Ryan

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

The development of plant-based meat analogues (PBMAs) that accurately replicate meat texture and flavor remains limited by fundamental structural differences between plant and animal proteins. Most notably, the globular conformation of plant proteins contrasts with the fibrous anisotropy of animal muscle, thereby limiting viscoelasticity. Additional challenges include beany off-notes arising from lipid oxidation products such as hexanal and anti-nutritional factors (ANFs) that reduce bioavailability. Fermentation is a traditional technology increasingly explored as a strategy to address these limitations by modifying protein structure and functional properties, and by promoting the formation of savory volatile compounds. However, conventional processing and extraction of …

Patellofemoral Alignment Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Radiographic Analysis Of 300 Patients With Two Implant Designs, Giselle K. Henry

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Defining Rectus Abdominus Muscle Changes Following Ventral Hernia Repair, Ananya Hari

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Assessor Experiences In Cmmc Level 2 Certification Assessments: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Of Role Expectations, Samuel Heuchert, John Hastings

Research & Publications

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program requires that third-party assessments be conducted under a non-consultative model. The model is intended to ensure impartiality for organizations seeking certification. While this structure defines expectations for assessor behavior, assessor experiences and interpretations of these constraints remain underexamined. The study examines the lived experiences of CMMC-Certified Assessors and how they navigate role expectations within the non-consultative model. Using Role Conflict Theory as a guiding framework, the study applied Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to semi-structured interviews to explore how assessors make sense of their roles. The analysis identified experiential themes that describe how assessors construct …

Taste Matters: Designing And Testing A Nurse-Led Intervention In Oncology, Sharon Kilbride, Abigail Dillon, Bree Aguilar, Mary Hook

Nursing

Problem/Research Question: Taste alteration affects up to 70% of oncology patients receiving chemotherapy, leading to decreased dietary intake, malnutrition, and poor quality of life. It is often under reported due to lack of taste assessments during toxicity screening and has no known treatment. Researchers have shown that breast cancer patients were able to assess and control alterations with a researcher-delivered intervention. Research is needed to translate this promising strategy for clinical use with populations beyond breast cancer.

Objectives: An oncology-certified infusion nurse observed that many chemotherapy patients experienced taste alterations that affected their quality of life. The observations sparked interest …

Fall 2026 Environmental Sciences Seminar Series, Sam Bogan, Sam Bogan

NRESS Seminars

The deep sea is Earth's largest and least-explored habitat, leaving much of its biology unknown. I will present two studies leveraging long-read sequencing to uncover the population dynamics and evolution of deep-sea vertebrates. First, we examined how deep-sea invasions constrained thermal adaptation in  globally distributed fishes. Second, we reconstructed the demography and population health of elusive, deep-foraging whales. In these intractable but important systems, advances in long-read sequencing enabled previously unattainable biological insights.

Maternal Characteristics And The Social Determinants Of Health In Fetal Vs Postnatal Myelomeningocele Repair, Amy Rose Hardcastle

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Machine Learning Model For Sander’S Score Determination, Andrew Guo

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Beyond The Numbers: Body Mass Index In Gender Affirming Mastectomy, Alyssa M. Griffith

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Network Meta-Analysis Of The Impacts Of Social Determinants Of Health On Dialysis Patients’ Ability To Respond To Natural Disasters, Juan Paulo Yap Gonzales

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Delirium Education: Raising Awareness And Empowering Family Members And Caregivers To Detect And Prevent Delirium In The Hospital, Alexandra H. Goff

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Ai-Enhanced Predictive Model For Adverse Clinical Outcomes Of Chronic Diseases In Older Adults, Grace C. Giles

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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“Tell Your Story”: Storytelling To Enhance Mental Health And Social Connection In Older Adults, Faith O. Folorunso

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Bridging The Gap: Patient Perspectives On Transition Of Care In Hirschsprung Disease, Stefanie F. Faucher

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Amcf-1 Overexpression Enhances Motor And Physiological Outcomes In A Mouse Model Of Leigh Syndrome, Andrew Fanous

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Salinomycin Targets Cancer Stemness In Neuroblastoma Via Wnt/Β-Catenin And Akt/Mtor Attenuation, Blake M. Elliott

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Timing Of Kangaroo Care And Neurodevelopmental Outcomes In Extremely Preterm Infants, Sarah G. Eknoyan

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Assessing Awareness And Use Of Artificial Intelligence Tools Among Library Personnel In Public And Private Institutions In Ekiti State, Nigeria, Thomas Aanu Ojo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Artificial Intelligence is a technology integrated into libraries as a tool to help eliminate tedious and repetitive tasks. However, its awareness and use in libraries are still in the early stages. Therefore, this study investigated the awareness and use of AI tools among library personnel in public and private institutions in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The study population comprised 107 library personnel in Ekiti State. The questionnaire was used to elicit data. Descriptive statistics of frequency count, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that the level of awareness of AI tools among library …

Analysis Of Surgical Irrigants In High-Pressure Paint Injection Injuries As Determined By Fluorescent Particle Imagery, Elise Ehrlich

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Building Bots That Teach Thinking: Using Custom Ai Chatbots To Enhance Critical Thinking And Decision-Making, Megan Biagi

AI in the Classroom: A Virtual Summit

Generative AI is increasingly common in education, but its effect on student learning depends largely on how it is used. This interactive session will introduce practical strategies for creating custom AI chatbots that encourage students to think through problems rather than simply ask for answers. Participants will explore ways to design bots that ask learners to explain their reasoning, consider alternative perspectives, identify assumptions, and revise their thinking before receiving feedback.   Examples from healthcare education and other disciplines will show how these tools can support guided inquiry, reflective questioning, clinical reasoning, and decision-making. Participants will review and revise sample chatbot …

Determining Optimal Surveillance Practices For Pediatric And Young Adult Germ Cell Tumors, Alexandra M. Dunker

Summer Research Program Abstracts

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Comparing Condylar Parameters Assessed By Ultrasonic And Mechanical Axiography: An In Vivo Pilot Study, Mark Salame, Amine El Zoghbi, Marina Daher, Carole Abi Ghosn, Paul J. Boulos

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Objectives: The objective of this clinical pilot study was to compare the condylar parameters (condylar path inclination and Bennett angle) obtained from two different axiographs: a mechanical axiography system and an ultrasonic axigraphy system, and thus to judge the reliability and degree of accuracy of the mechanical axiography compared with the ultrasonic axiography considered as a reference technique.

Methods: Eleven candidates, aged between 20 and 25 years, were selected (n = 11) following strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. Each individual underwent two axiographic recordings by a single experienced operator. The first one was done with an ultrasonic axiograph, …

Efficacy Of Diode Laser As An Adjunct To Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy In The Treatment Of Stage Ii And Iii Periodontitis: Arandomized Clinical Trial, Heba Samir, Ayat Gamal-Abdelnaser, Marwa Elsayed

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Objectives: The goal of periodontal therapy is to reduce the bacterial deposits in the pockets; which is mainly achieved by non surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT). Despite effective, it may sometimes be insufficient. Laser offered several advantages as bactericidal, disinfectant and healing accelerator. The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of the use of adjunctive diode laser to NSPT compared to NSPT alone in the treatment of periodontitis.

Methods: In this randomized controlled study with parallel groups, 12 periodontitis patients were randomly assigned to either control group (NSPT only, n=6) or intervention group (laser + NSPT, …

Effectiveness Of Animated Video And Electronic Dental Booklet Among Children In Primary Healthcare Centers, Kediri, Indonesia: A Prospective Interventional Study, Arini Indriyasari, Sayekti Wahyuningsih, Indasah Ir, Yuli Peristiowati

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Introductions: Dental caries and poor oral hygiene remain major public health problems among children in Indonesia. Conventional dental health education has shown limited effectiveness in achieving sustainable behavioral change. Digital media, such as an animated video and an electronic dental booklet (e-Saku Gigi), offer a promising strategy to improve oral hygiene behavior in children.

Aim: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Dental Health Education (DHE) intervention using an animated video and e-Saku Gigi on oral hygiene status (OHI-S), dental caries experience (DMF-T), and the knowledge–attitude–behavior pathway.

Methodes: A two-stage design was used. The first stage employed an …