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Analysis Of Early Menopause And Endometriosis Genetics Merit In Use Of Polygenic Risk Assessments For Prediction, Emily Solomon

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

Endometriosis and Early Menopause are reproductive conditions that are under research in women's health. Both conditions impact a woman’s quality of life through severity of symptoms and associated risk factors and are influenced by genetic, hormonal and environmental elements. Both conditions have extensive and growing genetic knowledge that is being used to calculate either an increased or decreased risk of condition development. The array of genetic data shows promises in predicting risk for both conditions, as well as certain symptoms, to contribute to a personalized predictive tool to guide management of care. Endometriosis benefits from a potential polygenic risk assessment …

The Influence Of Circadian Rhythm Disruption And Apoe4 On The Prognosis And Progression Of Alzheimer’S Disease, Kayla Bradby

Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss and is the most common form of dementia. Genetic factors such as apolipoprotein E have been significantly associated with AD development and progression, most specifically the APOE4 isoform. Emerging evidence has shown that when the body’s circadian rhythm, the 24-hour dark/light cycle, is disrupted, the potential to develop a neurodegenerative disease such as AD increases. The purpose of this literature review is to examine the relationship between AD, circadian rhythm, and the APOE isoforms. This review puts a particular emphasis on the APOE4 isoform, as it has been shown to …

A Historical Analysis Of Competitive Dominance In The Men's Individual Events At The World Fencing Championships (1921–2022), Zainab Ali Abdul Ameer

Modern Sport

The study aimed to analyze the trajectory of competitive dominance in the Men's Individual Events at the World Fencing Championships during the period 1921–2022. It also examined medal distribution patterns and analyzed competitive specialization according to weapon category. The study used comparative historical analytical approach, through tracking the results of the World Fencing Championships across four historical stages, based on official data, medal distribution and percentage indicators. The most significant outcome was the shift of competitive dominance from Hungary, which won 10 and 13 gold medals in the first and second historical stages, respectively, to the Soviet Union, which achieved …

The Effect Of Distributed And Intensive Practice With Audio-Visual Feedback On 100 M Sprint Skill Learning And Motor Response Time, Mayada Hassan Hamza Hassan

Modern Sport

and the increasing use of audio-visual feedback in motor learning, limited studies have investigated their combined effect on learning the technical phases of the 100m sprint and motor response time among university students. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the effect of distributed and intensive practice schedules supported by audio-visual feedback on sprint skill learning and motor response time among first-year students at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Babylon. The study addressed the need for organized practice methods and modern feedback strategies that consider practice distribution, rest intervals, and sensory feedback in motor learning …

The Effect Of Special Exercises Accompanied By Electrical Muscle Stimulation On Some Physical Abilities Of Wheelchair Basketball Players, Iman Abdul Jabbar Abdul Karim Muhammad, Nada Abdul Salam Sabri

Modern Sport

The study aimed to determine the effect of special exercises accompanied by electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) on developing physical abilities in wheelchair basketball players, including explosive arm power, speed-strength, and transitional speed. The research problem focused on the need to clarify the effectiveness of EMS integration compared with traditional training methods in improving physical performance among wheelchair basketball players The experimental method was applied using a two-group equivalent design (experimental and control). The research sample consisted of (12) players from the national wheelchair basketball team, divided into two equal groups of (6) players. The experimental group performed a special exercise …

Wille Zum Wald: Nietzsche’S Discovery Of Forest Bathing, Gary Shapiro

Philosophy Faculty Publications

In the fourth part of our “The Forest as a Living Foundation” series, the distinguished American Nietzsche scholar Gary Shapiro investigates new angles on Nietzsche’s bonds to the woods: the philosopher’s personal enthusiasm for what is increasingly called “forest bathing,” the science behind how this practice benefits body, mind, and spirit, and the sheer pleasure of breathing fresh air, in woodland and wherever else we can find it. Shapiro’s essay showcases why this particular Lebensraum matters, not just for our individual well-being, but for the health of the entire planet.

The Forgotten Adl: An Educational Program Addressing Personal Hygiene And Grooming For Older Adults​, Ashlee D. Moten, Becky King

Summer 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

Some older adults have difficulty completing personal hygiene and grooming tasks independently and require assistance from an informal caregiver. However, informal caregivers often become stressed and overwhelmed due to limited educational resources and support available. These tasks include all oral, skin, nail, and hair care, such as brushing hair, applying deodorant, clipping nails, or brushing teeth (AOTA, 2020). OTs can help develop interventions to enhance participation in personal hygiene and grooming tasks. The purpose of this capstone project was to create an educational program to equip older adults and their informal caregivers with strategies for participating in personal hygiene and …

Exploring The Occupational Risks Among Human Service Professionals: A Trauma-Informed Approach To Caring For Others And Ourselves, Shaian Kong

Master of Arts in Human Services

It is known that human service practitioners are often expected to maintain empathy, compassion, emotional regulation, and professionalism during high-stress or uncertain situations. These experiences expose practitioners to a unique intersection of trauma. While helping others through their own trauma, practitioners may also experience symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, emotional exhaustion, sleep disturbances, hypervigilance, and avoidance despite not directly experiencing the traumatic events themselves. Current literature highlights these existing occupational risks that may hinder sustained career development, increased compassion fatigue, and affect workplace standards and support. With things like frequent increase in workloads, workforce shortages, and insufficient professional support, practitioners …

Lindenwood Digest, August 19, 2026, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

• Event & Date: The Lindenwood University Employee Digest was issued on August 19, 2026, announcing campus events including the Walk of Pride on August 21, 2026, Welcome Week professional development sessions on August 20, 2026, and on-campus biometric screenings scheduled for October 6–8, 2026.

• Geographic Grounding: Documented activities and services occur at James Butler Way near the Memorial Arts Building and Warner Hall, the Library and Academic Resources Center (LARC), Evans Commons, and the Spellmann Center at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri.

• Key Honorees/Awards: Senior Vice President of University Advancement Mindy Spencer was recognized for leadership during her initial …

Anthropogenic Actions, Inactions, Outcomes And Threats To Green Infrastructure And Environmental Conservation In Port Harcourt City, Ibama Brown, Tari Eyenghe

Cities and the Environment (CATE)

Urban areas are assets to human existence; they also face several challenges. Port Harcourt has abundant green infrastructure and requires environmental conservation practices to protect and manage its environmental resources. The study assessed anthropogenic actions, inactions, outcomes and threats to green infrastructure and environmental conservation in Port Harcourt City. The adopted mixed-methods research approach used a sequential exploratory design. The study employed a judgmental sampling technique to select and interview six (6) key informants from the Rivers State Ministries of Physical Planning and Urban Development, and Environment. Also, an official of Port Harcourt City Local Government Council and a Town …

Implementation Readiness For National Cancer Survivorship Care Standards, Christiane J. El Khoury, Meera Gupta, Maryem Shirzadi, Heidi Dowst, Martha Mims, Maysa Abu-Khalaf, Hoda Badr

Kimmel Cancer Center Faculty Papers

IMPORTANCE: Cancer survivorship care is a growing public health priority, yet delivery remains variable across health systems. The National Standards for Cancer Survivorship Care provide a framework for high-quality care, but little empirical evidence exists regarding health system readiness to implement these standards in routine practice.

OBJECTIVE: To assess implementation readiness for the National Standards for Cancer Survivorship Care and identify perceived barriers to implementation.

DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This real-time Delphi survey study was conducted from January to March 2025 at a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. Participants were multidisciplinary experts involved in cancer survivorship care delivery, care …

Nascent Adam17 Synthesis Potentiates Gpibα Cleavage In Resting And Stimulated Stored Platelets, Shayan Askari, Harriet Ghansah, Christopher D. Mansi, Timothy J. Stalker, Lawrence E. Goldfinger

Cardeza Foundation for Hematologic Research

Platelet concentrates stored at room temperature have a shelf life of 5 to 7 days. During storage, platelets undergo glycoprotein cleavage by metalloproteases, notably cleavage of glycoprotein Ibα (GPIbα) by a disintegrin and metalloprotease 17 (ADAM17), which leads to decreased posttransfusion reactivity and recovery. To investigate the putative roles of nascent synthesis of ADAM17 in GPIbα shedding and platelet function during room temperature platelet storage. Human platelets maintained in autologous plasma were treated with naked endonuclease-resistant ADAM17 or control short inhibitory RNA (siRNA) and monitored for molecular and cellular effects during storage. Platelet-specific Adam17-deleted mice were generated, and the dynamics …

Strategies Health Care Leaders Use To Employ Ai-Supported Data-Driven Decision-Making To Increase Profitability, Lacurisia Harrison

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Strategies Health Care Leaders Use to Employ AI-Supported Data-Driven Decision-Making to Increase Profitability by LaCurisia Harrison MS, Alabama A&M University, 2023 BS, Alabama A&M University, 2021 Qualitative Pragmatic Inquiry Business Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Business Administration Walden University August 2026

Examination Of The Bureau Of Indian Affairs Public Policy Implementation In Support Of Sovereign Tribal Nations, Erna Mae Faber

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Social and economic disparities in the Midwestern Reservation Community have persisted for more than five decades despite the enactment of federal Indian policy designed to address them. Based on the existing research, the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ (BIA’s) failure to effectively administer programs addressing health care, housing, and economic opportunity has perpetuated systemic inequities that disproportionately affect tribal nation members. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore how members of the Midwestern Reservation Community viewed the implementation of BIA public policies intended to support tribal nations through the lens of the resource dependence theory, the narrative policy …

Food Insecurity Among Freshman Male Collegiate Athletes At A Historically Black University In Maryland, Petita Cue Rentz

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Food insecurity is an emerging public health issue impacting collegiate student-athletes enrolled at Historically Black Universities (HBUs). Recent research revealed that 63% of football players have reported some form of food insecurity which disproportionately impacts Black athletes at higher rates. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the lived experiences and dietary behaviors of freshman male collegiate student-athletes who lacked access to food despite receiving athletic scholarships in a publicly funded HBU in Maryland. The research questions for this qualitative study focused on exploring the lived experiencing of Black male athletes who were experiencing food insecurity at an …

Guideline For Early Identification Of Chronic Kidney Disease In At-Risk Adults In Primary Care, Catherine Ugo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice project focused on developing and validating a clinical practice guideline (CPG) to improve the early identification of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among at-risk adults in a primary care practice. The project addressed a site-specific practice gap involving the inconsistent use of evidence-based CKD screening, particularly estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) testing, which may delay diagnosis and treatment (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes [KDIGO] CKD Work Group, 2024). The purpose of this project was to develop an evidence-based CPG and evaluate its quality using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and …

Draft Hybrid Assembly And Annotation Of The Drosophila Palustris And Drosophila Subpalustris Genomes, William A. Dion, Emily Washeleski, Tessa Steenwinkel, Emily Taylor, Prajakta P. Kokate, Aidan Vandrie, Thomas Werner, Paul Goetsch

Michigan Tech Publications

Species within the quinaria group of the genus Drosophila are models for ecological genetic studies on topics that include morphological diversity, color pattern development, and feeding behavior. Drosophila palustris and Drosophila subpalustris are closely related members within the quinaria species group that differ primarily in subtle morphological and behavioral traits. To support future evolutionary genomic studies in drosophilids, we completed new draft hybrid assemblies and annotations of the D. palustris and D. subpalustris genomes. We obtained a fragmented assembly for D. palustris (N50 = 874 Kb) and a near chromosome-scale D. subpalustris assembly (N50 = 27.5 Mbp). Assembly contiguity, repeat …

A Soft-Skilled Leadership Development Course For New Nurse Managers, Kiadrick Roshelle Hood

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

New nurse managers are stepping into leadership roles without structured training. While organizations offer various onboarding courses for managers transitioning into new management roles, few have implemented a structured, evidence-based program focused on leadership development, particularly in the soft leadership skills needed to lead a diverse workforce. I designed this staff education project to determine whether implementation of a leadership development course focused on time management, prioritization, and delegation would improve new nurse managers’ self-perception of these leadership skills. To address this gap, I developed a 1-day leadership development course to introduce tools to improve new nurse managers’ time management, …

How Adults With Fasd Describe Spiritual Experiences And Faith Formation, Emily Hargrove

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) has been extensively studied in childhood and, more recently, in adulthood. However, little is known about how adults with FASD experience faith formation and spirituality. Spirituality has been recognized as a coping resource that promotes resilience and psychological well-being, yet these experiences remain largely unexplored among adults with FASD. The purpose of this study was to explore how adults with FASD describe their faith formation and spiritual experiences. Two research questions guided the study: How do adults with FASD describe their faith formation? and How do adults with FASD describe their spiritual experiences? James Fowler's …

Implementing A Structured Lifestyle Counseling Program To Improve Weight Management In Obese Adults Ages 18–65 Within The Private Primary Care Setting, Ntoge Sone Penda

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Obesity is a major public health concern that affects millions of adults. As a chronic, progressive disease, obesity increases the risk of developing several medical conditions. Although evidence-based clinical practice guidelines recommend comprehensive lifestyle modification as a first-line treatment, implementation of structured lifestyle counseling in primary care remains inconsistent. The practice-focused question guiding this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project was: Among obese adults aged 18–65 years in a private primary care setting, does implementing a structured lifestyle counseling program improve body weight and body mass index (BMI) outcomes over an 11-week period? An organizational change process guided …

Improving Interdisciplinary Healthcare Staff Confidence And Competence In Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment Through Standardized Sbirt Training In A Behavioral Health Facility, Grace Kakie Awo Aidoo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based approach for the early identification and management of substance use concerns. However, inconsistent implementation may occur when healthcare staff lack confidence and competence in applying SBIRT in clinical practice. This Doctor of Nursing Practice staff education project addressed a practice gap related to low confidence and competence among interdisciplinary healthcare staff implementing SBIRT in a behavioral health facility. The purpose of the project was to implement and evaluate a standardized SBIRT education and competency-based training program. Guided by the Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice model, the educational intervention incorporated evidence-based …

Texas Teachers’ Perspectives On Work Experiences That Influenced Their Decision To Leave Their District Or Profession Following The Onset Of The Pandemic, Rose Pham Tran

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that was addressed through this study is the over 10% departure of K-12 teachers following the onset of the pandemic, contributing to widespread teacher shortages in the classrooms in Texas. Guided by Bakker and Demerouti’s job demands and resources framework, the purpose of this study was to explore K-12 teachers’ perspectives on the demands and responsibilities as well as their reasons to leave the district or profession following the onset of the pandemic. For this case study, semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 teachers from the same district who voluntarily left between 2020 and 2025. Additional data on …

Southeastern Michigan Firefighters’ Experiences With Their Organization’S Employee Assistance Program, Angela Patricia Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Mental health challenges among first responders require coordinated stakeholder efforts. Although employee assistance programs (EAPs) are commonly offered as workplace benefits, little is known about firefighters’ experiences with these programs and how they can be tailored to meet their unique needs. Existing literature suggested that EAP utilization among firefighters is influenced by program awareness, confidentiality concerns, organizational support, stigma, and the extent to which services are tailored to first responders’ needs. Using a generic qualitative design and policy feedback theory, this study explored southeastern Michigan firefighters’ experiences with EAPs. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 11 firefighters for semi structured …

Self-Efficacy Mediators For Health-Seeking Behaviors In Women Of Childbearing Age Living With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Domenica Carrier

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder leading to varied health complications, such as high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, infertility, and depression among women in the United States. Most studies have focused on managing the physical aspects of PCOS. Limited research to date has been conducted to determine the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation women living with PCOS harness to navigate the physical, psychosocial, and access to care in New Jersey, which are contributors to positive social change. This basic qualitative study utilized semistructured open-ended questions to determine the experiences and perspectives of women between the ages of 18 …

The Association Between The 24-Hour Activity Cycle And Academic Performance Of Online Graduate Students In The United States, Alia Ouali

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Online graduate students are a growing population in higher education. Nevertheless, only a few studies have investigated the associations between their academic performance (AP) and movement behaviors—physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and sleep quality (SQ). Guided by the 24‑hour activity cycle framework and social cognitive theory, the purpose of this quantitative cross‑sectional study was to explore these relationships among online graduate students in the United States and examine how self-efficacy (SE) and social determinants of health (SDOH) influence them. The online survey, which included validated scales for all constructs, yielded 403 complete responses. AP showed a significant positive association …

Message From The President, Georgia Southern University

Messages from the President

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Research And Innovation Update, July 22, 2026, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Innovation

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

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Some Contributions To Inference And Model/Variable Selection In High-Dimensional Problems, Sayantan Paul

Doctoral Theses

In today’s world, we often come across situations where we need to infer about several parameters simultaneously based on a single dataset. This is known as the problem of simultaneous statistical inference and the need for such inference arises for data from the fields of biology, astronomy, genomics, bioinformatics, medicine, economics, finance, and image processing, just to name a few. As the name suggests, instead of being concerned about the optimality of inference for the individual parameters, the main interest here is in proposing procedures which can provide satisfactory results in the overall inferential problem involving all parameters of interest. …

Spartan Daily, August 19, 2026, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2026

Volume 167, Issue 01

Assessment Of The Radionuclide Concentration Levels Of Water And Sediments Along The Mara River, Gasper Kachenge, Abubakary Salama, Abdalah Kileo, Furaha Chuma

Tanzania Journal of Science

For many years, several factors have impacted the water quality of the Mara River, including population growth, agricultural expansion, livestock keeping, mining, and industrial activities. These factors have intensified water pollution and climate change effects around the river. While previous studies have mainly focused on assessing heavy metal pollution risks on the Mara River, this study evaluates the concentration levels of radionuclides in boreholes, water, and sediments along the river and its tributaries. Naturally occurring radioactive materials, including 226Ra, ²³²Th, and ⁴⁰K, were evaluated. A high-purity germanium radiation detector (HPGe) with a coaxial detector system coupled with Gamma Vision software …